Superintendent Certification
The Superintendent Certification program at Sam Houston State University is a professional certification program designed to prepare students for careers as school district superintendents in Texas. The program focuses on factual knowledge and theory, as well as practicum field experiences, to develop student knowledge and skills.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
Candidates seeking admission to the graduate programs in Superintendent Certification must meet the basic requirements of Graduate Admissions specified in the Admission section of this catalog.
Admissions Requirements
- Graduate Application
- Application fee
- Pay the $35 Texas Education Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs Fee (paid to the TEA as required by TAC 229.9.7) if seeking Texas Superintendent certification
- Official transcript from the master's degree granting institution with a GPA of a 3.0 or higher.
- Copy of SBEC issued standard Principal or Mid-Management and teacher certification
- One reference from current or previous supervisor in a school or agency where the applicant has been employed
- Copy of Teacher Service Record from your school district's Human Resource Department with two years of creditable teaching experience preferred; however, we will consider applicants with one year of creditable teaching experience. (Applicant must be working at a Texas Education Agency recognized school.
- Leadership Statement
- Written Essay
Submit all applications materials to Graduate Admissions. Electronic transcripts are accepted as official if sent to graduate@shsu.edu directly from your university or institution.
Additional information: Reference the Program Landing Page for additional information, such as cost, delivery format, contact information, or to schedule a visit.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent Certification | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| EDAD 6380 | Executive Leadership for Superintendents | 3 |
| EDAD 6381 | District Business and Financial Management | 3 |
| EDAD 6382 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| EDAD 6383 | Learner Centered Leadership | 3 |
| EDAD 6384 | Superintendent Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state's 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The Superintendent Certification is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Collaborative leadership.
- Transparent communication.
- Inclusive decision making.
- Systems thinking orientation.
