Corpus Christi,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Superintendent in Corpus Christi United States | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,942
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
9 months
The Superintendent Professional Certification Preparation Program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi focuses on equipping future district-level leaders with essential 21st-century competencies. Tailored for employed professionals, our semi-cohort approach enables participants to manage coursework, practical training, and job commitments simultaneously. According to Texas Education Agency guidelines, candidates must meet four key criteria to earn their Superintendent certification:
Possess a master's degree from an institution accredited by either the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the U.S. Department of Education's accredited institutions database.
Hold a Principal certification (or equivalent) from TEA, another state, or country; alternatively, applicants may submit a superintendent certification application with TEA approval to substitute relevant managerial experience for the principal certification requirement.
Complete an authorized superintendent preparation program.
Pass the mandatory certification examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended (International applicants will be required to submit relevant International transcripts to one of the five Foreign Evaluation companies listed in the New International student section of admissions. Based on the official Foreign Evaluation, official International transcripts may also be required for auditing and verification purposes.)
The student must have a master's degree
Must have principal certification or Texas Education Agency approval for district leadership experience in lieu of principal certification
The student must submit an essay through ApplyTexas or emailed as a PDF attachment answering the following prompt: In 300-500 words, Explain why you are seeking Superintendent Certification. How will this certification help you achieve your professional goals
The student must submit their official Educator Work Service Record from their current or most recent employing school district listing all years of experience
Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
Official IELTS score minimum 6.5
GPA- 3
The student must have a master's degree
Must have principal certification or Texas Education Agency approval for district leadership experience in lieu of principal certification
The student must submit an essay through ApplyTexas or emailed as a PDF attachment answering the following prompt: In 300-500 words, Explain why you are seeking Superintendent Certification. How will this certification help you achieve your professional goals
The student must submit their official Educator Work Service Record from their current or most recent employing school district listing all years of experience
Official TOEFL score minimum paper-based score of 550 or internet-based score of 79-80
Official IELTS score minimum 6.5
GPA- 3
Tuition
USD
9,942