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**
What's Needed to Apply at GradCAS
- Educator Certificate
- Transcripts
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- Interview with graduate advisor
- Writing sample in response to a prompt
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Registration Opens | March 25 |
Application Deadline | May 5 |
Orientation Session | July 6 |
Classes Begin | July 8 |