The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Alternative Certification Program: Principal Certification - Accelerated Online Program

CIP Code

13 .0401 .00

Overview

The accelerated online Alternative Certification Program (ACP) in Principal program is designed to prepare candidates to earn the State Board of Educator Preparation Certification issued Principal Certification.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the graduate program, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

  1. A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education that at the time was accredited or otherwise approved by an accrediting organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
  2. Currently employed in a PK-12 educational position.
  3. Official Transcripts.
  4. Vita/Resume that includes educational background and work experience.
  5. Personal statement.
  6. Video presentation.
  7. Clear Criminal Background Check (CBC).
  8. *Two years of teaching experience.
  9. Copy of Educator Certificate.
  10. Copy of Teacher Service Record 

Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.

Note: A principal candidate must have a minimum of two years of teaching experience to be eligible to take the state certification exams and become state certified.

Program Requirements

Required Courses - 18 Hours

EDUL 6302Effective Instructional Leadership

3

EDUL 6303Strategic Development of Human Resources

3

EDUL 6304Leadership Operations and Ethics

3

EDUL 6306Cultivating School Culture & Continuous Improvement

3

EDUL 6390Principal Leadership Seminar and Practicum I

3

EDUL 6391Practicum II

3

Total Credit Hours: 18