The Master of Education in School Administration with Texas Principal Certification is a two year, 36-hour program with a comprehensive examination, a year long internship and a state certification examination.

Up to 12 credit hours of appropriate coursework from an accredited institution may be transferred into the program. This transfer must be approved by an academic advisor and must have been taken within the last six years.

Successful completion of the 36 credit hour Standard Principal Certification program provides the academic preparation required for certification as a principal in Texas. The internship during the second year provides practical training needed as a principal for success.

Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution

Two years teaching experience in a TEA accredited school

2.5 grade point average or 3.0 on last 60 hours

A two-year masters degree and principal certification program offered via distance learning, web-based learning and on-site training.

Two core classes will be taught each semester starting Summer I, 2010. After completion of 30 hours through SRSU, the last 6 hours will be taught at Region 14 by Administrator Alternative Certification Program (AACP) consultants. These classes will include PDAS and ILD training. Participants will complete an internship during the 2011-2012 school year.

Approximate program cost is $11,000.00

Distance Education - Classes are taught simultaneously in Alpine and Region 14, utilizing interactive television

Web-delivered - Classes are taught solely by use of web technology

Web-enchanced - Classes are taught with a combination of on-location and web technology

Complete application on ESC 14 website, Download an Application, return to the Homepage and click the appropriate program application packet displayed in bold print.

Submit completed Application and other required documents to Region 14 by May 7, 2010

Submit $60 (Non-Refundable) Application Fee

Dr. Tyra Manning
432 837-8736
tmanning@sulross.edu

Dr. Kip Sullivan
432 837-8394
sullivan@sulross.edu

Dr. Rebecca Schlosser
432 837-8173
rchlosser@sulross.edu

Elizabeth Kim
Department Secretary
432 837-8170

Dr. Jim Hector
432 837-8213
jhector@sulross.edu

Dr. Chet Sample
432 837-8006
csample@sulross.edu

Dr. Melanie Croy, Ed.D
432 837-8736
mcroy@sulross.edu

All applications for this program must be submitted to Region 14. Please do not contact Sul Ross University for an application since this will delay the process.

To Download an Application, return to the Homepage and click the appropriate program application packet displayed in bold print.


For more information or to obtain an application packet, call or e-mail:

Greg Pace, Consultant
(325) 675-7026
gpace@esc14.net

Billie McKeever, Consultant
(325) 675-7014
bmckeever@esc14.net

John Stevens, Associate Director/Alternative Certification Program
(325) 675-8630

Janice Hill, Secretary to Associate Director/ACP
(325) 675-8605