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This 15-semester credit hour program, comprised of five courses and a year-long practicum, is designed for applicants who hold an earned master’s degree and are pursuing mid-management positions in public and private schools that require the Texas principal certificate. These positions may include, but are not limited to campus principals, assistant principals, curriculum directors, athletic directors, special education directors, special programs directors, and human resource managers. Upon completion of the required coursework and practicum, the culminating examination is the principal TExES. Applicants must have an earned master’s degree to be considered for admission to the program and two years of creditable teaching experience to be eligible for the Texas principal certificate.
If you are interested in seeking your Texas Principal Certification Only, West Texas A&M is here to help you achieve your goals.
- Dr. Ray Barbosa Jr., Program Director
Texas Principal Certification Requirements
- Master’s degree and valid teaching certificate
- Two years of creditable teaching experience
- Completion of requirements for the principal certification program
- Completion of T-TESS and AEL workshop offered by an ESC found here or WTAMU to challenge the 268 exam
- Successful completion of two exams, the principal TExES 268 and 368
Required Course Work (15 Credit Hours)
Admission to the Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction master’s program. Overview of the six domains of instructional leadership with in-depth study and practice to examine the cycle of best practices that leads to advancing student achievement including understanding and implementing systems to observe and monitor classroom instruction and assessment, provide timely feedback, and engage in meaningful conversations, planning, and coaching.
Supervised practicum assignment in a school (accredited or approved by the Texas Education Agency and approved by WTAMU to be eligible for Texas certification). Consecutive enrollment required during the last three semesters of program including a fall, spring, and summer semester in any order. Repeatable for a total of nine credit hours.
(Complete a total of 9 hours during the last three semesters including a consecutive fall, spring, and summer enrollment in any order.)
