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PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION

The state Principal Certificate qualifies an individual for the principalship in grades one through twelve and for all positions in the central administration office except the superintendency. The certification requires a master's degree, two years of teaching experience in an accredited school, and passing the state Principal TExES. Following is the list of courses required for this certificate:

Core Courses
EDUC 6302, 6304, 6306, 6308;

Specialized Preparation
EDAD 6301, 6311, 6312, 6313, 6314, 6315, 6316, 6317

Internship
EDAD 6389
Application for the internship must be made one semester prior to the semester of enrollment. The internship will occur in the final fall or spring semester prior to graduation.

READING SPECIALIST

Individuals with secondary certification must take six hours of elementary education courses. Individuals with elementary certificates must take six hours of secondary education courses. After completing this degree, successfully passing the Reading Specialist TExES, and completion of three years of accredited teaching experience, a student may receive the Reading Specialist Certificate.

Academic Specialization
Select twelve credit hours:
READ 5010* or 5011*, 5332, 5333, 6301***, 6330***, 6335***

Resource Area**
Select six or more credit hours:
EDUC 6308*; ENGL 5302*; READ 5301, 5331; TECH 5320;

Professional Development
Select six or more credit hours:
EDAD 6301, 6313;
EDUC 5315, 6302*, 6304, 6306, 6307;

Electives as needed to meet total hours requirement:
EDAD 6311, 6315; EDUC 5313;

* Required courses
** Courses may also be taken from the other elementary programs for this area.
*** Required for Master Reading Teacher

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	M.A. in Global Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership / Master of Business Administration
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	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
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