Superintendent Preparation Coursework for Certification (Alternative Certification Route)

**Pending final approval by TEA**

(Certificate Code: CEDSP; Program Code: CERT.ED.SUPER)

Admission Requirements:

Principal certificate or the equivalent issued by the TEA, another state or country (must be held prior to completion of superintendent certification program with an overall GPA of 2.75 or 2.75 on the last 60 hours earned at a regionally accredited institution of higher education)
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 6307 - Leading Learning 3
EDLD 6313 - Human Capital 3
EDLD 6315 - Strategic Operations 3
Note: Other course work from an approved Texas principal certification program may be considered.

EDLD 7320 - Executive Leadership of the Educational Community 3
EDLD 7322 - Executive Administrative Leadership 3
EDLD 7324 - Executive Instructional Leadership 3
Note: Practicum field experiences are integrated within these three courses for superintendent certification. Changes in the Texas Administrative Code can impact program requirements.