Principal Certification Preparation Program
Students already holding a master's degree from an accredited university may enter the "Certification Only" program for Principal Certification by making an application in the Graduate College as a post-master’s student and office of the Department of Education Leadership and providing an official transcript of all applicable graduate work.
To receive the principal certificate, a student must complete all course requirements, hold a valid Texas Teacher certificate, have two years of classroom teaching experience, and pass the TExES examinations.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDLD 5311 | Fundamentals of Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 5333 | Leadership for Accountability | 3 |
| EDLD 5339 | The Principalship | 3 |
| EDLD 5345 | Human Resources Development | 3 |
| EDLD 5352 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 5398 | Intern for Principal | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |