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36 - Hours
Coursework and on-site experiences are provided to selected exceptional educational leaders in the field.
Core Education…………………………………………………..…….12 hours
EDU 6301 Introduction to Graduate Studies and Research
EDU 6301 Philosophical Foundations in Education
EDU 6305 Psychosocial Dimensions in Education
EDU 6307 Emerging Issues in Education
Concentration Area…………………………………………………....18 hours**
This area of concentration leads to a principal’s certificate. Candidates must have been selected to attend and successfully passed the Wesleyan Leadership Institute. Selection criteria includes being a classroom teacher of record for a minimum of 3 years and evidence of teaching ability and leadership through yearly teaching evaluations, principal recommendations and similar educational projects in schools. Finally, candidates must present a passing score on the principal TExES state exam in order to be certified.
EDU 6315 Instructional Leadership in Public Schools
EDU 6316 School Law Administration
EDU 6317 Administration of EC-12th Grade Curriculum
EDU 6318 Supervision and Professional Development at School Level
EDU 6619 Internship
Resource Area…………………………………………………………6 hours
RDG 6320 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties
RDG 6345 or 46 Reading in the Content Areas
**Courses which may be taken for principal’s certificate only.
Requirements for Professional Principal Certification, in order to be recommended to the State Board of Educator Certification by Texas Wesleyan University:
1) Selected to participate in Texas Wesleyan Leadership Institute
2) Masters degree
3) Internship hours in public school setting (180 total hours)
4) Successful completion of principal coursework
5) Certified as a teacher, three years of teaching experience minimum
6) A passing score on the principal TExES. Contact the certification officer for correct test code
7) Application for recommendation completed and returned to the Certification Office at Texas Wesleyan
