Program Certificate in Superintendent Education Online

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This online certificate program is designed to prepare students with a principal or mid-management level certification for the Texas state superintendent certification exam.

Apply by: 12/26/24
Start class: 1/16/25

Program Overview

Discover what our online Certificate in Superintendent Education offers you

In this highly interactive online Program Certificate in Superintendent Education program, designed to maximize opportunities for productive participation, you will develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful superintendent.

With instruction from experienced superintendents, you will develop a professional portfolio and gain hands-on experience in district-level administration roles. Each course includes field-based experiences, problem-based learning and action research, and instruction based on best practices in online education.

Gainful Employment

Prepare for the Texas state superintendent certification exam and learn about:

  • Finance issues and challenges associated with the superintendent position
  • Knowledge and skills needed to be a successful superintendent, including developing community partnerships, managing school districts during change and practicing ethical leadership
  • Facilities planning, student safety and new construction/renovation
  • Finance issues and challenges associated with the superintendent position
  • Knowledge and skills needed to be a successful superintendent, including developing community partnerships, managing school districts during change and practicing ethical leadership
  • Facilities planning, student safety and new construction/renovation

Total Tuition $6,156*
Duration As few as 9 months
Credit Hours 18

*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed

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Tuition

Find out how and when to pay your tuition

The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Program Certificate in Superintendent Education online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $6,156*
Per Credit Hour $342
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The Superintendent Certification program helped me gain a better outlook and perspective from a district level.

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Calendar

See the milestones to guide your student journey

Prepare for your Texas superintendent certification with our online program, which features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.

5 week coursesProgram Start DateApplication DeadlinePayment DueLast Class DayTEA Requirement DeadlineDepartment Required Deadline
Spring I1/16/2512/26/241/9/252/19/251/9/251/2/25
Summer I5/29/255/8/255/20/256/27/255/22/255/15/25
Fall 18/21/257/31/258/15/259/17/258/14/258/7/25

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 12/26/24
Class Starts 1/16/25

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Admissions

Read the details of our admission criteria for the online superintendent education program

The Program Certificate in Superintendent Education online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.

Admission Requirements:

  • Online Application
  • Principal Certificate
  • Master's Degree

University Admission Requirements

  • Online Application & Fee: University requirements will be assessed by the online application through ApplyTexas.org. There is a one-time application fee of $25.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
  • Master's degree: A master’s degree from any academic area/discipline that requires an initial teacher certification is required. Conferred master’s degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.

Department of Educational Leadership Admission Requirements

In addition to University admission requirements, the Department of Educational Leadership requires the following for admission to the department program. Instructions for the department application and reference will be e-mailed to you after your ApplyTexas application is processed. Instructions for submitting additional documents will be e-mailed separately if you are accepted to the program.

Applicants for Superintendent Certification must meet the following criteria:

  • Master's Degree
  • Department Application with essay responses
  • Teaching Experience: Must have two years of teaching experience in public or accredited private schools and a Texas teaching certificate
  • Administrative Experience: Must have one year administrative experience (copy of service record)
  • Certification: Must hold a valid Principal or Mid-Management certificate
  • Reference from your Superintendent

Send all required documents to:

Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710

OR

Submit electronically to [email protected]

*All applicants must submit official, sealed transcripts from each institution attended to the Admissions Office. All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Lamar University Office of Admissions will no longer require community college transcripts for graduate applicants. Official transcripts from all other institutions will be required. However, if a department or program wishes to review a community college transcript for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official community college transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing.

Many programs may lead to licensure or certification in other states, but additional coursework or other requirements may be required by your state. Please review this chart for guidance regarding whether a Lamar University program will meet educational requirements in your state. For additional questions, if considering any academic program that leads to professional licensure in a state outside of Texas, please contact our Out-of-State Licensure and Authorization Office.

Courses

Advance your knowledge in these superintendent education online classes

Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework in the Program Certificate in Superintendent Education online program. Course content is aligned with the SBEC Superintendent Competencies. Courses are offered on a rotational basis.

Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The School Finance course is a study of Texas school finance issues and challenges associated with the superintendent’s position. Course content includes school district budgeting practices, accountability systems, audit reports and practices, funding formulas, ethical standards, and administration of funds.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Educational Facilities Planning provides contemporary information for the school superintendent on facilities planning, student safety, funding, energy management, new construction and renovation, and the relationship of appropriate facilities to student performance. Texas Education Agency facility guidelines and National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities information are incorporated into course content.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The School Superintendent describes the roles and responsibilities of the school district superintendent with emphasis on five major topics. These topics are: Building Community Partnerships, Leading School Districts during Change, Demonstrating Ethical Leadership and Building Relationships, The Superintendent as Instructional Leader, and The Superintendent as CEO. Course content will introduce knowledge and skills necessary to being a successful superintendent.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Seminar in School Administration is a course that emphasizes the study of concepts and principles of school district administration as applied to selected topics and current challenges associated with the school superintendent.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The Superintendent Internship/Practicum provides the opportunity to integrate current, relevant, research with best practices for successful school district leadership. A site supervisor and Lamar University faculty member will guide the program participant through course activities and requirements.
Duration: 5 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The Internship for School Superintendent course is designed to give the prospective superintendent job-related experience in leading, facilitating, and making decisions typical of those made by district leaders. These experiences are completed under the joint supervision of a school superintendent and faculty of Lamar University. This course is a full semester and offered only in the fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites: Principal Certification

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