Superintendent Certification Program

Certification Program

The Superintendent Certification Program aims to integrate professional and practice skill knowledge by organizing and sequencing the experiences of students in work embedded models. Through leadership influence and financial commitment by our University and educational and cultural climate while demonstrating mindfulness in implementing learning strategies recommended by several educational administration National

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Certificate Requirements

Hold a valid teaching certification in the State of Texas, and a valid principal certification in the State of Texas (TAC § 242.15) ; and

Document two years of classroom teaching experience in an accredited school.
Hold a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Alternatively, receive TEA approval for the substitution of managerial experience as per TAC § 242.20 by submitting documentation to TEA that includes:

Supervising or appraising faculty or staff
Conducting district-level planning and coordination of programs, activities, or initiatives; and
Creating or maintaining a budget

Applicants who successfully complete the superintendent preparation program are eligible to be certified by the State of Texas for the superintendent certification.

To become a superintendent, a candidate must meet academic competency requirements, receive approval to test from the program coordinators (TAC § 242.5) in order to take and pass the state superintendent certification exam (TExES-195 Superintendent Exam).

The program takes place on Saturdays using a Hybrid course structure**