Superintendent Certification
The following certifications are available through our program and fully endorsed by the State Board of Educator Certification. Each Certificate requires successful completion of all respective coursework and a passing score on respective state examinations.
Superintendent Certificate, Non-degree Seeking Status
Texas Wesleyan University offers the Texas Superintendent Certificate coursework for qualified applicants. Students will enroll and successfully complete 15 hours of coursework including an internship (160 clock hours of documented work) mentored by a practicing superintendent or person in similar capacity. Internship placements should be secured primarily by the student. However, Texas Wesleyan University may offer additional support in finding appropriate internship placements.
To be eligible to receive the Texas Standard Superintendent Certificate, one must:
- hold, at a minimum, a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education;
- hold, at a minimum, a principal certificate or the equivalent issued under Texas or by another state or country;
- successfully complete an approved superintendent educator preparation program and be recommended for certification by that program;
- satisfactorily complete an exam based on the Standards Required for the Superintendent Certificate.
Admission to the Texas Wesleyan University Superintendent Certificate Program occurs during the fall, spring and/or summer semesters. To become admitted, an individual must meet the following admission requirements:
- Must hold at minimum a master’s degree from regionally accredited institutions with a GPA of 3.2 or greater on a 4.0 scale;
- Letter of Intent detailing why the applicant wishes to engage in doctoral studies, the areas of study in which he or she wishes to specialize, his or her intended future use of the Ed. D. degree, and a description of his or her unique preparation and fitness for study in the field;
- Interview: The interview does not assess specific content knowledge. Rather, it is designed to assess the use of correct English grammar and language construction, clarity of expression, depth of understanding of educational issues, analytical ability and the ability to communicate as required by the program;
- Official transcripts from all degree granting institutions and official transcripts from all post-baccalaureate work;
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Program Requirements
Superintendent Certificate
| EDU 8320 | Perspectives in Leadership | 3 Credits |
| EDU 8321 | Educational Law and Policy | 3 Credits |
| EDU 8323 | Supervision/Personnel/Instructional Pgm | 3 Credits |
| EDU 8327 | School Finance/Budgeting Facilities/Plan | 3 Credits |
| EDU 8335 | Superintend & Internship | 3 Credits |
Principal Certification
To be recommended for certification through Texas Wesleyan University as an all-level principal, an individual must have a Master’s degree, have a valid teaching certificate, at least 2 years teaching experience, be accepted into and complete the prescribed course or study at Texas Wesleyan University, and pass the Principal State Exam (TExES 68). Refer to the Admission Requirements for further information regarding acceptance into this area of study.
Administration (18 hours)
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EDU 6315
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Instructional Leadership in Schools
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3 hours
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EDU 6316
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School Law Administration
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3 hours
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EDU 6317
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Administration in EC-12th Grade Curriculum
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3 hours
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EDU 6319
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Principal Practicum I
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3 hours
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EDU 6362
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The Principalship
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3 hours |
one of the following:
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EDU 6318
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Supervision and Professional Development at School Level
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3 hours
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EDU 6342
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Special Populations and Programs
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3 hours
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EDU 6348
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Managing Campus Resources
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3 hours
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Students admitted to the Texas Wesleyan University Ed.D. program may add Principal Certification courses to the Ed.D. degree program, provided specific qualifications are met, as listed above.