Texas Principal Certification

Advance your career as an instructional leader in the K-12 education setting.

About the Program

Our program is delivered totally online in eight-week terms (five terms per academic year).
Take advantage of our curriculum that is aligned with Texas principal standards and competencies, and also features substantial opportunities for field experience.
Further develop your knowledge, skills and mindset to form a solid foundation for your educational leadership role.

Quick Links

Department of curriculum and instruction

Admission Requirements

All college and/or university transcripts

Note: The GRE is NOT required for admission.

Additional Program Application Requirements

Separate Screening Assessment
As part of the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) admission process, this program will require a separate screening assessment as required by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). After submitting the initial application for admission, the program will contact the applicant with further instructions.

Prerequisites

Master’s degree from an accredited university
Overall undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 - or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work
Be currently employed as a teacher in a full-time position at a TEA-approved school
Hold a valid Texas Standard Teaching Certificate
Have two years of documented, creditable teaching experience in a TEA-approved/recognized school as shown in your Texas service record

Credit Requirements

This program consists of 18 credit hours. That means you only have to complete six courses to prepare for the TExES Principal exam.

You can contact your Regional Education Service Center for more information about TTESS and TPESS Training.

Application Deadlines

Please contact the graduate advisor listed below for current application deadlines.

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Required Courses (3 credit hours each)

EDCT 6301: School Culture for Principals
EDCT 6302: Instructional Leadership for Principals
EDCT 6303: Human Resources Management for Principals
EDCT 6304: Executive Supervision for Principals
EDCT 6349: Practicum for Principal Certification or EDCT 6399 Internship for Principals
EDG 6341: Role of the Principal

Total credit hours: 18