Principal Certification Preparation Only - Concordia University Texas

The Principal Certification Preparation only program is designed for individuals already holding a Master’s degree who wish to obtain Texas Principal Certification. Students must have completed at least two years of teaching before doing the practicum in EDAD 5354. The program is comprised of 24-27 credit hours (8-9 courses). Beginning Fall 2012, this program will be comprised of 24 credit hours (9 courses). This specialization prepares students to sit for the TExES Principal Certification Exam #068. (Available on and off-campus). A 16-week practicum is required.

Candidates for the Texas Principal certificate must:

Hold a master's degree
Hold a valid classroom teaching certificate
Have a minimum of two creditable years of classroom teaching experience in a K-12 school
Successfully complete a principal preparation program
Obtain permission from Concordia to sit for the Texas principal certification exam (this is done by passing the practice exam with a score of 80% or better correct).
Pass the appropriate examination(s) required by the State of Texas

Graduate students selecting this specialization:

Will meet principal certification requirements set forth by the State of Texas
Will display ethical and Christian leadership skills necessary to help students grow in a healthy and productive manner
Will display all the skills necessary to be a successful administrator at private or public schools
Will be trained in federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures
Will receive ILD (Instructional Leadership Development) and PDAS (Professional Development Appraisal System) training
Will complete a practicum as an acting administrator at the campus or district level

Course Requirements 24 credit hours

Course Requirements 24-27 credit hours

(admitted prior to Fall 2012)

*MED 5305 The Classroom Teacher as Researcher

*MED 5308 Ethics and Leadership in Education

CAI 5322 Legal Foundations of Education

CAI 5323 Evaluation and Assessment in Education

EDAD 5351 Principal as Diversity Leader

EDAD 5352 Principal as Resource Leader

EDAD 5353 Principal as Professional Development and Continuing Education Leader

EDAD 5354 Principal as Compliance Officer (practicum)

*MED 5303 Curriculum Design and Practice

*MED 5304 The Teacher as Instructional Leader