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SCP

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 

EventDate
Registration OpensMarch 25
Application DeadlineMay 5
Orientation SessionJuly 6
Classes BeginJuly 8

 

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