“Research Faculty combined with Clinical Professors provide a unique blend of knowledge, expertise and commitment to support the growth of SMU Simmons Graduates."
PK-12 School Leadership
SMU Simmons: Ranked among the top 11 private graduate schools of education in the nation
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Prospective Students
This program is designed for educators, public officials, and non-profit administrators who are interested in expanding their leadership in service to Pre-K-to-12 students.
Career and Personal Benefits
The curriculum includes study of ethics in leadership, legal concerns, community engagement, change management, technology, district complexities, talent management, educational policy and politics, and budgeting and finance.
Master of Education: Accelerated School Leadership
Prospective Students
This program is designed to prepare educators for a variety of leadership positions in pre-K through grade-12 public, charter, private secular, and religious schools.
Career and Personal Benefits
Through classroom instruction, individual study, collaborative projects, and the application of research-based principles in field settings, students learn about the instructional, ethical, organizational, and administrative aspects of school leadership.
Master of Education: Urban Educational Leadership
Prospective Students
The M.Ed. in Urban Educational Leadership program is designed for educators who are interested in becoming leaders of urban schools.
Career and Personal Benefits
Students learn the unique and complex academic and administrative skills and knowledge required to lead an urban school. The program is offered through a unique partnership between SMU’s Simmons School of Education & Human Development and select districts.
Principal Certification
Prospective Students
This program is designed to prepare educators who already hold a masters degree for their Texas Principal Certification.
Career and Personal Benefits
With access to personalized study with district mentors and SMU faculty, our students graduate meeting all requirements for the Texas Principal Certification.
