The Department of offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies taught by University of Texas Arlington. In addition to core courses in K-16 educational leadership and policy, two distinct emphases are available: Higher Education Administration and Principal Certificate. In face-to-face, hybrid, or unique online delivery methods, students in these programs build upon their existing expertise with progressive skills that can increase student achievement, improve teacher performance, and increase organizational effectiveness of schools and higher education institutions. 

Out-of-state students will not qualify for Texas educator certification. Therefore, students should review their state's requirements to determine if completion of a certification preparation program at The University of Texas at Arlington will lead to certification in their state.