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Superintendent Certification
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Texas Superintendent Certification Preparation Program is aligned to the Texas Superintendent Standards and the Test Framework of the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) through four courses (12 SCH) and 20 additional hours of conferences and/or training approved by program faculty. The 160 practicum hours across both semesters must be completed in a Texas school district.
The Superintendent Certification Program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana offers two delivery models: Fully Online OR Face-to-Face
Fully Online - Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Main Campus
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Main Campus offers a two-semester, fully online program with new cohorts starting each semester. Each course is offered in either 8-week (fall/spring semesters) or 5-week (Summer I, Summer II) courses. The program provides comprehensive support for passing the both program comprehensive Exam and the TExES Superintendent (195) certification exam. The practicum is embedded within the four courses at no additional cost. Students who need additional time to complete the practicum may pay tuition and enroll in EDLD 692 District Leadership Practicum Experience (3 sch) each semester until the practicum is completed. Recommendation for certification will not be provided until the practicum is completed and students receive a passing score on the TExEs (195) certification exam. Note: Faculty will assist out-of-state students not living or working in Texas, to find a suitable Texas school district in which to complete the practicum. For more information, please contact Dr. Kathy Lease at klease@tamut.edu or (903) 334-6686.
Face-to-Face - The Ratliff Academy for School Executives, Region 8, Pittsburg, TX
Texas A&M University-Texarkana, is proud to be in a collaborative partnership with Region 8 Education Service Center for the Ratliff Academy for School Executives. This alternative certification program requires students to attend monthly in-person seminars at Region 8 ESC in Pittsburg, TX. The program is held over the course of 4 semesters. Applications are accepted each fall before the program begins in late January. Students must apply and be accepted into the graduate school of Texas A&M University-Texarkana, as well as the Ratliff Academy. For further information, please contact Jeff Clark at jclark@reg8.net or (903) 640-6632.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the Texas A&M University-Texarkana, Graduate School
- Admittance to the Superintendent Certification Program
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate work
- Mid-Management/Principal Certification on file
Requirements must be submitted for admission via application by the designated deadline prior to the first semester of enrollment.
For more information email education@tamut.edu.
Certification Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDLD 690 | Leadership of the Education Community | 3 |
| EDLD 691 | Superintendent Leadership in Public Schools | 3 |
| EDLD 694 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 698 | Administrative Leadership | 3 |
| Total Hours Required | 12 | |
The practicum is embedded within the four courses at no additional cost. Students who need additional time to complete the practicum may pay tuition and enroll in EDLD 692 District Leadership Practicum Experience (3 sch) each semester until the practicum is completed.
Additional Requirements
- 20 hours of conferences or training
- 3 (45 Minute) practicum observations - virtual
- 3 (15 Minute) walk-throughs per semester - virtual
- TEA Required Training
Recommendation for certification will not be provided until the practicum is completed and students receive a passing score on the TExEs (195) certification exam.
