Academic Catalog 2024-2025
Superintendent, Post Graduate Certification
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The Superintendent Certification is designed specifically for the candidate who has obtained a master’s degree and has a Principal Certification or central office experience. The certification program requires the completion of fifteen hours of graduate credit and complies with existing standards for professional certification. The program prepares a candidate through course work to be eligible to take the TExES test for certification. Students will be required to pay a $55 fee upon acceptance into the program.
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Steps/Timeline to Complete Professional Certifications
Admission to Graduate School
- File completed application for the Professional Education Program and Grad School
- Meet GPA and degree requirements for admission to Grad School and the specific degree requirements
- Indicate specific non-teacher certification desired
Admission to the Education Preparation Program
- Provide a copy of a valid teacher certification
- Provide evidence of required minimum years teaching experience
- Submit service record
- Interview
- Apply to the Education Preparation Program
- Submit autobiography
- TEA Required Trainings
Upon admission to the Education Preparation Program Coursework
- Contact advisor for course direction and selection
- Prior to the practicum, pass the practice exam and attempt the state exam
- Complete all program and/or degree requirements
- Candidate will be recommended to certify
Time for completion does vary for each individual. The recommended timeline for completion for most candidates is 2 to 4 years.
Admissions
Candidates seeking admission to the graduate program in the Superintendent Certification must meet the basic requirements of Graduate Admissions specified in the Admission section of the catalog.
Admission requirements
- Graduate Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution
- Official Transcript from the master’s degree granting institution
- Copy of Standard Principal or Mid-Management Certification
- One reference letter from current or previous supervision in a school or agency where the applicant has been employed
- An official service record for each year of service in a school
Certification Requirements
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