Master’s of Education
In Educational Leadership
Texas Education Agency has awarded Schreiner University Professions in Education with the Certificate of Commendation for:
Exemplary Performance in Commendation Category: Preparing Educators for Long Term Success – Retention as a Texas Educator for 5 Consecutive Years.
WHY CHOOSE A MASTER’S OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP?
I gave a presentation on multiple intelligences to the San Antonio Writing Project this week, and it went great! I have been asked to give the same presentation to NEISD teachers during on Curriculum Day this August. Thank you so much for providing me with such inspiring content to share with even more people. This program really made a difference in my career!
Bonnie Cabeza
“I just wanted to share the news that my recent blog submission went live on ASCD’s site today. I hadn’t even heard of ASCD before starting the educational leadership master’s program at Schreiner, so thank you for helping me to learn and grow. I knew you’d want to hear the exciting news. I hope to publish more in the future, but this is a start! “
Jennifer Mangels
I gave a presentation on multiple intelligences to the San Antonio Writing Project this week, and it went great! I have been asked to give the same presentation to NEISD teachers during on Curriculum Day this August. Thank you so much for providing me with such inspiring content to share with even more people. This program really made a difference in my career!
“I just wanted to share the news that my recent blog submission went live on ASCD’s site today. I hadn’t even heard of ASCD before starting the educational leadership master’s program at Schreiner, so thank you for helping me to learn and grow. I knew you’d want to hear the exiting news. I hope to publish more in the future, but this is a start! “
Hear Lisa describe how she completed her ME.d plus Principal certification in just two years!
Advance your career online with a Master of Education in only 9 months! With our individualized attention, online community, and courses designed for working adults, you will achieve more at Schreiner.
Includes three course blocks: Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Leadership, and Organizational Leadership.
Schreiner University’s 100% Online Master of Education degree is the next step for education professionals who want to advance their careers and have a positive impact on today’s learners. The Master of Education online program specializes in Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership.
Schreiner’s Master of Education degree combines academic rigor and engaged online learning with accessible, highly qualified and award-winning faculty. Candidates are provided the convenience of online coursework and the opportunity for faculty mentoring, collaboration, presentation, and professional development.
Principal Certification may be added to the MEd with just another 2 semester program.
Teacher’s Certification can be added through an Alternative Certification route after completion of MED. Please see requirements below.
This program prepares you to become an assistant principal of instruction, college instructor, athletic director, teacher leader, and more!
- The MEd candidate must meet the minimum undergraduate B.S or B.A GPA requirement of 3.0 to apply for the Master of Education degree. However, a provisional acceptance is possible if the student has a GPA of 2.75 or higher and has accumulated 5 years or more of teaching experience in the state of Texas. Additionally, all provisional students must submit their current service records.
- Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) testing consultation with the Director/Certification Officer.
- Successful completion with a passing score on the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT).
- Submission of all Transcripts.
- Admission required documentation.
- Signed Road to Certification with Exit Policy.
- Signed Code of Ethics
- Signed Criminal background check confirmation form.
- Signed notice of Deficiency form if applicable.
- Written and oral interview with the Director of Education
NOTE: ALL MED CANDIDATES MUST MAINTAIN AN OVERALL 3.0 GPA IN THE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND GRADUATION. COURSES WITH A D OR LOWER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND MAY BE REPEATED TO MEET GPA REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION.
Masters of Education
- Application
- Application fee of $25
- This can be paid online, over the phone, or by check.
- Official final college transcripts
Additional items that may be requested:
- Interview with the Director of Graduate Education
Principal Certification
- Application
- Application fee of $25
- This can be paid online, over the phone, or by check.
- Official final college transcripts
- Valid Texas Teacher Certificate
- Verified 2 years of teaching experience in an accredited Pre K-12 school
- Interview with the Director of Graduate Education
Been Accepted? Here are your next steps…
- Complete your FAFSA or TAFSA
- Complete your commitment form on Schreiner One
- If you are choosing to utilize financial aid, complete your financial aid on Schreiner One
- Set up a payment arrangements for any remaining balance
Admission Requirements
- Completed application
- Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in any area of study with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Professional Resume
- All official transcripts sent to:
Schreiner University
CMB 6228
2100 Memorial Blvd
Kerrville, TX 78028
Or admissions@schreiner.edu
- Three semester blocks include:
- Curriculum and instruction
- Instructional Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
| Fall | EDUC 5301: Diversity and Equity in Learning |
| EDUC 5313: Research-Based Instruction and Supervision of Learning | |
| EDUC 5323: Learning Theory and Child Development | |
| EDUC 5324: Assessment for Diverse Learning | |
| Spring | EDUC 5303: Curriculum and Instruction |
| EDUC 5304: Educational Research | |
| EDUC 5341: Disciplinary Literacy Research and Instructional Strategies | |
| EDUC 5326: Instructional Technology and Digital Literacy for Instructional Leaders |
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| Summer | EDUC 5312: School/Community Relations and Collaboration |
| EDUC 5321: Trends and Issues in Education | |
| EDUC 5340: The Science of Reading for Educational Leaders | |
| EDUC 6302: Education Theory and Leadership |
Schreiner awards a $9,612 scholarship for employees of partnering organizations.
Click here for more information.
We partner with the vast majority of school districts across the state. We strongly encourage you to complete this form to connect with our graduate advisors.
Total tuition cost is $18,612.
MEd Scholarship (if applicable) $9,612.
Remaining out of pocket tuition is $9,000.
Our typical MEd student is a full-time student taking 12 credit hours per semester. To illustrate the tuition and technology fee costs, here are two examples of a full-time student with the scholarship and without a scholarship.
Student from partnering organization:
Total tuition cost is $18,612.
MEd Scholarship (if applicable) $9,612.
Remaining out of pocket tuition is $9,000.
Technology fee x 3 $600.
Remaining out of pocket tuition and technology fee is $9,600. This does not include your book costs, and only represents tuition and the technology fee.
Student not from a partnering organization:
Total tuition cost is $18,612.
Remaining out of pocket tuition is $18,612.
Technology fee x 3 $600.
Remaining out of pocket tuition and technology fee is $19,212. This does not include your book costs, and only represents tuition and the technology fee.
Master of Education tuition and Fees per semester
Teacher Certification Program (per hour) $517.
MED Program (per hour) $517.
Technology Fee per semester
Full-Time $200.
Part-Time $110.
Subject to completion: 1 year
Credit Hours: 36
Graduate programs are eligible for federal financial aid according to their guidelines.
Federal Direct Student Loans up to $20,500 annually.
Prior to clinical teaching and field-based experiences, students will undergo school district criminal history checks. The state of Texas also requires a criminal background check before an individual can receive a Texas teacher certification. Information regarding requirements for certification may be found on the TEA website at: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-educators/certification/educator-certification-online-system
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) 227.101c) states that a person who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a State Board of Educator Certification-approved educator preparation program or planning to take a certification examination may request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter regarding the person’s potential ineligibility for certification due to a conviction or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense. For more information about the Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation, go to the link: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs
Every student enrolled in any EDUC, RDNG, & SPED course that requires observations will be required to complete a background check with the school district where they have been assigned. The school districts will run the background checks and notify Schreiner University Education Department the status of the background check.
Please be aware that if you should receive a negative background check at any time, you will not be able to meet the training requirements of the Schreiner University Teacher Education Program and will not be able to be certified through the state of Texas. If we can assist you in any way, please let us know.
In accordance with 19 TAC §228.35(a)(5)(A), military service members or military veterans may be given credit for certain verified military service, training, or education toward the training, education, work experience or related requirements (other than certification examinations) for educator certification requirements, provided that the military service, train, or education is directly related to the certificate being sought. Contact the education department for additional information.
Effective September 1, 2015, the TEA waives certain fees for eligible military service members, military veterans, and military spouses. For more information, please see the TEA website at: https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Military_Community
Information regarding Military Service Members, Military Spouses, and Military Veterans may be found in the Texas Administrative Code 234 at: https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=7&ch=234&rl=1
In accordance with 19 TAC §228.35(a)(5)(B), those who are not military service member or military veterans may be able to substitute prior or ongoing service, training or education, provided that the experience, education or training is not also counted as pare to the internship, clinical teaching, or practicum requirements, and the aforementioned was provided by an approved EPP or an accredited institution of higher education within the last five years, and is directly related to the certificate being sought.
The Schreiner University Teacher Education Program adheres to all Texas Education Agency requirements for teacher certification and all Texas Administrative Codes for Educator Preparation Program (EPP) curriculum, coursework, and training.
Teacher Certification
Current Statistics from ASEP – TEA Accountability System for Educator Programs: All Statistics for 2022-2023 are taken from the previous year. This is the normal method of accreditation rating.
ASEP Indicator 1 – PPR state exams: 2021 – 100% | 2022 – 88%
ASEP Indicator 1B – Certification Exams for Content Field: 95% overall for all content fields
ASEP Principal Exam – Pass Rate: 94%
PIL Certification
Current Statistics from ASEP – TEA Accountability System for Educator Programs: All Statistics for 2022 – 2023 are taken from the previous year. This is the normal method of accreditation rating.
TExES Exam 268 Principal as Instructional Leader: 94%
Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL): 100%
Schreiner University Educator Preparation Training Includes the most up to date, relevant, creative approaches to curriculum and pedagogy for a diverse student population and global society!
Teaching with Poverty in Mind using the work of Eric Jensen
Trauma Informed Pedagogy
Teaching and Learning through the Arts
Training in Mental Health First Aid, Awareness, and intervention for helping students with dyslexia succeed in school, and diversity and equity in education.
Instructional technology and Digital Literacy are also included in many courses and include training in the International Standards for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Universal Design which enhances learning by:
- representing information in multiple formats and media.
- providing multiple pathways for students’ action and expression.
- providing multiple ways to engage students’ interest and motivation.
Schreiner University EPP Performance Review – 5 years with a PPR 100% Pass Rate and 90% job placement rate!
Teaching License Reciprocity Guidelines by State
Texas Workforce Commission – Search for Teaching jobs in Texas and compare wages
Look for a Teaching Position in Texas – TASA Career Center
Schreiner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award certificates as well as associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Schreiner University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Meet Your Professors!
Dr. Neva Cramer
Dr. Neva Cramer Director of Education and Graduate Studies in Education – research and publications in learning through the arts, trauma informed pedagogy, creating engaging learning environments, and supporting literacy through the visual and communicative arts.
Nvcramer@schreiner.edu
I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist, and there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.
John Steinbeck
Dr. Joan Bowman
Dr. Joan Bowman Associate Professor in Education and Coordinator of the Principal as Instructional Leader Program. – research and presentations in instructional technology and innovative online learning. Dr. Bowman uses her prior experience in public school administrative leadership to train and prepare future educational leaders.
JBowman@schreiner.edu
Dr. Doug Monk
Dr. Doug Monk Assistant Professor in Education- research and presentations in principal preparation. Dr. Monk teaches and supervises pre-service teachers and prepares principal candidates for the state certification exams. As a former teacher and administrator in Texas public schools, he ensures the success of our future professional educators and leaders.
DMonk@schreiner.edu
Liliana Lovisa
Liliana Lovisa, Teacher Certification Officer for Profession in Education. lmlovisa@schreiner.edu
Contact Us
We would be happy to answer any of your questions!
Special Events
Scheduled events such as Schreiner Saturdays offer a variety of information sessions led by faculty, admissions staff, and students to allow prospective students to see what Schreiner University has to offer.
Daily Events
You will have the opportunity to experience campus on a tour led by a current student as well as meet with a faculty member and one of our admissions team members to talk about your application, scholarships and financial aid! Tours are available Monday through Friday at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.
