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Our Mission

The Department of Organization and School Leadership mission is to continuously improve leadership development through teaching, research, and service that includes the cultural and linguistic history of the Texas-Mexico border.

Educational Leadership (EdD) Educational Leadership (EdD) Prepares educational leaders towards the application of theory and knowledge derived from researching practical problems.
Educational Leadership (MEd) Educational Leadership (MEd) Designed to develop culturally responsive educational leaders to serve a diverse student population, especially the English language learner.
Higher Education Administration (MA) Higher Education Administration (MA) Prepares leaders at college or university administrative areas with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in these key positions.
Teacher Leadership (MEd) community partnerships Designed to prepare teachers as instructional leaders, coaches, and mentors based upon national professional standards.
Superintendent Certification Superintendent Certification Outlined for 15 credit hours of courses and practicum with the completion of the superintendent credential exam to be certified.
Pathway to Certification Pathway to Certification Testing A principal testing and certification roadmap to success. The pathway will lead you to becoming a state certified superintendent.

Contact Us

Dr. Federico R. Guerra
Department Chair
Organization and School Leadership
EEDUC 1.510B
Email: osl@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 882-7678
Fax: (956) 665-2927

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Why UTRGV?

UTRGV's commitment to provide educational leaders with the knowledge and skills to make educational institutions better places for children, youth, and adults of all ages.

The College of Education and P-16 Integration Department of Organization and School Leadership has a diverse faculty with vast experience in practice, teaching, research and service, who work diligently to serve our students.

UTRGV’s Leadership Advisory Committee consisting of Superintendents, Central Office Administrators, Principals, school board members and community leaders meeting to enhance educational leadership program’s curriculum, course content, instructional practices, and field-based experiences. For graduates to have the latest knowledge and skills required for critical issues impacting education today.

UTRGV is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with the Hispanic Serving College of Education Special Interest Research Group (HSI SIRG) initiative supporting faculty and students for a pathway to educational success.

Education at UTRGV is affordable compared to many other universities. The graduate residence tuition and fees for 6 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters is $2,875.58 (Fall 2022). The link to the tuition table to find current tuition and fees is: utrgv.edu/tuition

UTRGV ranked on Top 25 Colleges for your Money by Forbes.com.


Membership and Accreditation

UTRGV's  Doctoral of Education in Educational Leadership program is part of the Carnegie Project on Education Doctorate.

The UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration Educator Preparation Program is nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) meeting the rigorous CAEP Accreditation Standards to better prepare the teachers of tomorrow to succeed in a diverse range of classrooms.

CPED Membership Since 2019 Badge and UTRGV EPP CAEP Accrediation Badge

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