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    Feb 03, 2025  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Administration certification, Principal as Instructional Leader


Advanced or supplemental certification

These certificates are available as additional content areas for those who hold a valid Teacher Certificate. Candidates must meet the following requirements prior to being recommended for the certificate.

  1. Completion of all courses including field experience if one is required (student teaching/practicum/mentorship). See individual plans for details.
  2. Passing scores on the appropriate TExES examination and the Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL).
  3. Making application, fulfilling all state requirements, and paying fees to TEA for the advanced or supplemental certification.

Program specific requirements

Candidates must meet the program requirements for the specific advanced or supplemental certification option selected. Students may later use up to 12 graduate semester credit hours taken while in non-degree, certification-only status toward a graduate degree. Acceptance of the hours requires program approval. Students must consult with a faculty program coordinator prior to enrolling in classes.

Administration certification, principal as instructional leader


  • A master’s degree.
  • Valid teacher certificate.
  • Two or more years of experience as the Teacher of Record in accredited EC-12 schools.