Department of Educational Leadership
The Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Texas—Pan American offers Doctoral and Master degrees along with the principal and superintendent certificates. The Doctor of Education degree emphasizes preparation for leadership careers in a variety of settings in the field of education. The Department also offers credentialing opportunities for individuals with earned Master degrees from other disciplines. An accelerated credentialing program for the principal certificate is also offered in the summer.
The Department of Educational Leadership offers the following programs:
- Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership
- Master of Education in Educational Administration
- Principal Certification
- Superintendent Certification
To make application to any of the programs listed above, students must complete the "Application for Graduate Studies" found on the Office of Graduates Studies Website. The student will then go to the department website to complete the "Application for Admission" to the appropriate program.

