Overview

Principal Certification requires the completion of fifteen hours of graduate credit as well as independent work modules to ensure candidates possess knowledge of the principal standards upon completion. The Principal Certification program complies with current standards for professional certification. This study plan originates in the Department of Educational Leadership.

The M.Ed in Special Education with Principal Certification at Sam Houston State University is designed to provide graduates with the following School Leadership/Instructional Leader marketable skills to:

Build trusting relationships.
Use collaborative decision-making.
Support data-driven instruction (building capacity of teachers, staff, and students).
Practice ethical leadership.
Observe and provide TTESS-aligned feedback .
Lead effective professional development.

Programme Structure

Modules included:

School Leadership

Campus Business Management

Outcomes in Behav Intervent

In-Home Training & Family Issues

Role of Principal in School Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Special Education View 1584 other Masters in Education in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate application
Application fee

Principal Certification: Official transcript from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution with a GPA of 3.0 OR an official transcript from the master's degree granting institution with a GPA of a 3.5 or higher. If an applicant does not meet the minimum GPA expectations, official GRE scores must be submitted that meet the requirements. See table below.

Contact information for two references. Principal Certification applicants must obtain references from their current principal and assistant principal.

Writing sample

Interview video

Copy of applicant's Teaching Certificate

Pay the $35 Texas Education Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs Fee (paid to the TEA as required by TAC 229.9.7)

Teacher Service Record with at least 1 year of creditable service as a teacher of record

Official GRE scores, if GPA in last 60 hours is below a 2.75 (Minimum scores required are listed in the table below.)

Tuition Fee

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International

26208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

26208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 728 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

11520 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 320 USD per credit during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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