Application Packet :
The application packet must be completed
and submitted to the Department of Educational Leadership, Texas
A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas / 75429-3011 by July
15. The following items are to be included in the packet:
- Application form (Superintendent's
Handbook).
- Professional resume of leadership experience with
a brief portfolio of scholarship or work products related to
leadership experience.
- At least three (3) professional reference letters
of recommendation including one from a current superintendent
who will serve as the sponsor of the internship
- A completed internship proposal including the signature
form of the sponsoring superintendent; transcript(s) of all graduate
course work (GPA for all graduate work must equal or exceed
3.25)
- Evidence of mid-management/standard principal certification
- Fee for filing the certification plan ($50.00, check
or money order payable to Texas A&M University-Commerce.)
This fee will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted into
the program.)
Applicants Screening Process:
The initial screening of applicants will be completed
utilizing the material submitted with the application packet to
determine whether or not the applicant meets the department’s
eligibility criteria for admission to the Superintendent's Certification
Program. Those selected from initial screening may be invited
to interview with the Superintendent's Certification Committee before
acceptance.
Applicants Notification of Acceptance :
- Applicants will be notified of acceptance into
the program in a timely manner.
- Once accepted or simultaneously the student should
apply to the Graduate School for admission to non-degree or
degree status. This may be done on the Graduate School website.
- Any student who plans to enroll should contact
the departmental secretary at 903/886-5520 to be permitted for
superintendent program classes.