Principal Preparation Coursework for Certification (Alternative Certification Route)

(Certificate Code: CEDPR; Program Code: CERT.ED.PRIN)

Admission Requirements:

Master’s degree (with an overall GPA of 2.75 or 2.75 on the last 60 hours earned at a regionally accredited institution of higher education)
Valid classroom teaching certificate or proof of pending teacher certification
Two years of creditable teaching experience as a classroom teacher
Complete application screening process, including:
- Review of past academic performance
- Professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Service record
Additional program documents provided online at www.wtamu.edu/edleadership:
- Transcript Evaluation form
- Ethics form

EDLD 6343 - Advancing Instructional Practice and Student Learning 3
EDLD 6347 - Instructional Leadership and Professional Development 3
EDLD 6349 - Collaborative Teams, School Culture & Climate 3
Note: The courses above may be taken in any order within the first 12 months of the program. Practicum field experiences are integrated within these three courses for principal certification. Changes in the Texas Administrative Code can impact program requirements.
EDLD 6313 - Human Capital 3
*When all four courses are successfully completed, the Principal Candidate will be eligible to take the Principal as Instructional Leader (#268) TExES exam.
EDLD 6312 - School Leadership Proficiencies 3