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College of Education

Superintendent

Pursue your excellence in a program that prepares you with the skills and knowledge for a career as a school district superintendent in Texas.

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Degree
  • TEA Certification
Location
  • Online
Type of Instruction
  • Online
Length

15 Credit Hours

Become a Texas Superintendent

This Post-Graduate Certification prepares educators with the leadership and management skills necessary to become a successful superintendent of a Texas School District.

Who is this certificate for?

This program is open to current educators who already hold SBEC issued standard Principal or Mid-Management and teacher certification and wish to gain their credentials and knowledge to become a superintendent in Texas.

Where and How Is This Program Available?

This course program is offered 100% online.

Application Deadlines

Fall 

  • August 1

Spring

  • December 15

Summer

  • May 15
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Students in Superintendent Certification will be prepared to serve as transformative leaders who inspire excellence in schools, staff, and communities.

Learn to Manage a School District

This program supports educators who wish to become Superintendents in Texas.

  • Collaborative Leadership

    Candidates develop skills necessary to become a successful contemporary superintendent. Coursework includes topics, content, and independent inquiry that address the specific and unique leadership needs of districts. Candidates learn the importance of collaborative district improvement planning, developing a district culture of high academic expectations, the current state academic accountability system, as well as a systematic coordination of the curriculum, instruction and assessment programs.

  • The Business of Management

    Running a school district requires understanding the financial limitations and opportunities available. Candidates develop skills to understand basic district accounting and budgetary functions as well as the management of district facilities. Coursework covers the basic concepts of management of campus activity funds, personnel accounting, instructional budgetary functions, translating student academic needs into the budget, and public finance including tax funds.

  • Field Experience

    Candidates gain real world experience to understand the unique responsibilities of a Texas superintendent. Our practicum provides independent inquiry and specific opportunities to gain deeper understanding of what makes for a successful superintendent. Candidates learn to manage organizational behavior and district performance with an effective disposition for the responsibilities of the role.

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Become a Superintendent

This certificate is an important step to becoming a Superintendent in the Texas School System.

Expert Leaders

Our faculty bring extensive experience and recognized expertise in school leadership, combining real-world administrative practice, research, and mentorship to prepare the next generation of educational leaders.

Hone your talents

Explore the Department of Educational Leadership, learn general principles and techniques to lead with confidence across different levels of educational environments. 

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Become a Bearkat

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