Superintendent Professional Certificate Online
Prepare for a top-level role leading and empowering the students, parents and faculty of a diverse school district.
Program Overview
Accelerate your professional growth with our superintendent certification online program
Move toward the next level in your career with the Superintendent Professional Certificate online program. You will complete the curriculum ready to oversee complex and essential responsibilities such as budget management, supervision of student success, human resources, staff recruitment, and the implementation of immediate and long-term goals for your district.
Dynamic, 100% online coursework supports the multifaceted role you're preparing for, and courses are taught by accessible, dedicated faculty who have worked at the central office and TEA levels. TAMIU will provide the coursework, practicum, and trainings required for you to apply to the state of Texas for superintendent certification.
This superintendent certification Texas online program explores a comprehensive assessment of the educational process in school systems, focusing on gathering, disaggregating and analyzing data to develop appropriate plans of action. The capstone practicum will demonstrate your ability to manage, make decisions and lead at the school-system level.
Graduates of this Superintendent Professional Certificate online program will be able to:
- Interpret education policy, public financing, and school accountability to develop and implement effective campus teaching and learning processes
- Evaluate research, theory and data to facilitate the development of a campus vision for learning, communication, legal and ethical interactions with a variety of stakeholders
- Assess the principles of effective leadership, management and data-driven decision-making to ensure safe and effective learning environments
- Interpret education policy, public financing, and school accountability to develop and implement effective campus teaching and learning processes
- Evaluate research, theory and data to facilitate the development of a campus vision for learning, communication, legal and ethical interactions with a variety of stakeholders
- Assess the principles of effective leadership, management and data-driven decision-making to ensure safe and effective learning environments
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Accreditation
The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Also available:
Texas A&M International University offers a variety of in-demand online education programs. Explore all of our online education programs.
Tuition
Earn your Superintendent Professional Certificate online for less
Tuition for the Superintendent Professional Certificate online program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent Professional Certificate | $367 | $1,101 | $7,707 |
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| Superintendent Professional Certificate | $1,030 | $21,630 |
*Tuition subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Choose a start date and secure your spot
The Superintendent Professional Certificate program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and three start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/13/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/10/24 | 7/2/24 |
| Fall I | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/23/24 | 10/11/24 |
| Spring I | 1/21/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/17/25 | 3/8/25 |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/5/25 |
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Admissions
Superintendent Professional Certificate online admission requirements
Applying for the Superintendent Professional Certificate online program is a simple process. Learn more about the admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Master's degree
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours
- Texas Principal Certification or equivalent (five years of administrative experience in education)
- Texas teacher certification (any field) and five years of teaching experience
International Transcript Evaluation:
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]
Former TAMIU students do not need to submit TAMIU transcripts.
Upload the following documents to your application portal Click Here.
- FERPA consent found here
- Code of Ethics Form Teacher Candidate found here
- College of Education application found here
- Copy of your valid Texas Principal Certificate
- Complete the TAMIU College of Education On-line Screening Survey
- (If Required) Submit verification of minimum scaled scores on the (a) Test of English as a Foreign Language internet- Based Test (TOEFL iBT) of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing or (b) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to evidence English language proficiency if your undergraduate or graduate degree was not earned at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or at an institution of higher education in a country outside of the United States as listed https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/sbec-rules-tac/texas-administrative-code-title-19-part-7
If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.
Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712
Courses
Learn more about the courses in our online Superintendent Professional Certificate program
Curriculum for the Superintendent Professional Certificate online program is comprised of seven courses (21 credit hours), including a two-part practicum.
