The Superintendent Certification program prepares students to be fully equipped to enter practice as a school district superintendent; to enter practice as any upper level, central office administrator in any school district; and to take and pass the State of Texas certification exam for superintendents. The superintendent certification program consists of five courses, two in the first semester and three in the second semester. The entire program can be completed in two semesters. Three of the courses provide 3 hours semester credit while the other two provide 4 hours semester credit for each. The third course in the second semester is the practicum course which counts for three hours. The specific practicum requirements are directly related to the Superintendent Standards promulgated by the Texas Education Agency and must be completed under the direct supervision of an onsite mentor who has Superintendent certification in Texas.
The structure of this certification allows students to complete certification requirements in two semesters and all course offerings are in an on-line format. There are no face-to-face classes or class meetings, with the entire program being presented in an asynchronous manner However, during the practicum course, you will receive three site visit from the practicum university supervisor either virtually in real time or at your site of employment.
Contact
Dr. Galen Privitt, Program Coordinator
email: gprivitt@sulross.edu
Phone: 432-837-8002 or 903-229-9529
Superintendent Certification Admission Requirements
- Application for Admission, available online sulross.edu.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.
- Submission of all departmentally required documentation and applications (i.e., professional certifications, department/program application, letters of recommendation, etc.).
- Must meet ALL TEA requirements for superintendent certification (The 17-hour Superintendent Certification program offers the academic preparation necessary to serve as a superintendent or central office administer in Texas.
The SBEC requirements for superintendent certification include:
- Full Principal or Mid-management certification, or a waiver letter from TEA which must be filed with the university BEFORE being accepted into the program.
- A minimum of three years teaching experience in a public or private accredited elementary and/or secondary school
- Pass the Superintendent TExES Exam (195
Superintendent Certification Program
Requirements include that the student take the first two listed courses in the first semester; in the second semester, the student will take the first two listed courses AND the third course. Additional requirements for students in the second semester are outlined in the Superintendent Program Handbook and the syllabus for the Internship class which is posted on Blackboard within the Internship course.
Fall Semester Start
Semester I
Semester II
ED 7306
3 credit hours
ED 7321
3 credit hours
ED 7408
4 credit hours
ED 7422
4 credit hours
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ED 7311
3 credit hours
Total: 7 sch
Total: 10 sch
Spring Semester Start
Semester I
Semester II
ED 7306
3 credit hours
ED 7321
3 credit hours
ED 7408
4 credit hours
ED 7422
4 credit hours
_
_
ED 7311
3 credit hours
Total: 7 sch
Total: 10 sch
Total Credit Hours for Superintendent Certification Program: 17
