EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - BROWSVILLE

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1 Educational Leadership Program Professional Principal Department of School Specialties University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Educational Leadership Program Mission Statement: The Educational Leadership (EDLR) Program is designed to produce change-oriented campus and central office leaders who involve all stakeholders in building high performance learning communities based on best teaching and learning research. Routes to Professional Principal Certificate: Route 1 A thirty-six semester credit hour Masters of Education is offered. Students may then earn the Professional Principal Certificate through completion of an additional six semester credit hours. Application for entry to UTB s graduate school is required for entry into the EDLR program. Route 2 Students who already posses a Masters in Education will complete an application for admission to the EDLR program and request the development of a deficiency plan. The deficiency plan incorporates courses leading to Professional Principal Certification. Please contact the Program Coordinator for information in regards to deficiency plans. michelle.abrego@utb.edu Admission Steps for the EDLR Program All students MUST apply for admission to the Educational Leadership Program (EDLR). a. Please set up an appointment with an advisor. When making an appointment, the standard procedure for contacting your advisor should be via . Students are assigned an advisor depending on their month of birth. You may contact Jackie Trujillo, department secretary, at (956) or jackie.trujillo@utb.edu for information on advisors. b. Complete an application** for admission to the Educational Leadership Program (EDLR) (forms are available in the Department of School Specialties Office). c. Submission of three Professional Recommendations. The applicant is responsible for distributing the Recommendation Forms to the individuals who have knowledge of the Applicant s personal attributes, competence in present position, a potential for graduate study and leadership potential. **NOTE to Student**: What constitutes a COMPLETED application? An application is considered complete when all of the following items have been completed and submitted by the student and received by the university program. 1. Student has completed the application form. 2. Three recommendation forms have been received by the EDLR program. 3. A deficiency plan or program of study has been submitted to the appropriate advisor. 4. The signed information sheet (located at the end of the packet) has been completed and signed.

2 EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - BROWSVILLE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - PRINCIPALSHIP I. Personal Information Name: Home Phone: Date: Work Phone: Cell Phone: Mailing Address: Address: (required) Please Note: Your application will NOT be processed without a current address. (FREE account for UTB/TSC students is available at Library 211A. Student must present student ID and current statement of charges to receive an account.) Business Address: Degree/s Held: Major Major Certificate/s Held: Provisional Area Provisional Area Provisional Area Provisional Area II. Professional Experience: List current employment first. Attach additional pages if necessary From To District III. Professional Recommendations The applicant will be responsible for distributing a recommendation form to three individuals who have knowledge of the applicant s personal attributes, competence in present position, potential for graduate study and leadership potential. At least one of the three references should be an administrator under whom the applicant has worked most recently. The name and position of each of the references should be listed below. The completed Recommendation Forms should be mailed to the Educational Leadership Program, Department of School Specialties, University of Texas- Brownsville, 80 Fort Brown, Brownsville, Texas List the references below. Please include name and position (title), mailing addresses, and current contact information for your references (telephone numbers, , etc.) Signature of Applicant: Date Submitted: Only a complete application will be processed. A complete application packet consists of the application form and the required items listed on the previous page. See Admissions section.

3 SCHOOL SPECIALTIES THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE and TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas (956) Fax: (956) EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Recommendation Form APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM - PRINCIPALSHIP DEPARTMENT OF SCHOOL SPECIALTIES UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE It is understood and agreed that this sheet will not become part of my educational record and such it is not covered by the Open Records Act of the State of Texas or any applicable State or Federal Statute. As such, I understand that I waive my right of access to this recommendation. Signature Name (Printed or Typed) Date I.D. Number The applicant is seeking admission to the Educational Leadership Program at the University of Texas at Brownsville. Please complete this recommendation form by placing a ( ) in the appropriate column and returning it to the address indicated at the bottom of this page. This recommendation will be kept in confidence. Personal Attributes Competency in Present Position Potential for Graduate Study Leadership Potential SUPERIOR ABOVE AVERAGE AVERAGE BELOW AVERAGE ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS, IF DESIRED MAY BE ATTACHED NOT KNOWN Signature Date Name Title Institution Address Upon completion Recommendation Form may be mailed to the address listed above or hand delivered by the applicant.

4 The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College GRADUATE PROGRAM OF STUDY Instructions: This Program of Study must be prepared in consultation with the graduate advisor. It must reflect the degree requirements listed in the Graduate Catalog. Any changes to the degree requirements as shown on the POS must have the written approval and justification of the graduate advisor and the Department Chair prior to submission to the Office of Graduate Studies. Information given must be complete. The POS must be typed. Name Student ID # Last First MI Address Street City State Zip Code Home Phone Cell Phone Work Phone Degree Program: Concentration: 1. Transfer courses (if any). If applicable, list the courses you are requesting to transfer (attach copy of transcript). Transfer courses must meet guidelines set forth in the Graduate Catalog. Transfer Course Institution UTB Equivalent Course Year Taken 2. Courses that have been or will be completed at UTB/TSC If pursuing 2 nd master s degree, maximum of 9 hours from first master s degree can be used toward second master s degree. Course Prefix & Number Course Name Semester/Year EDLR 6301 Introduction to Research in Educational Leadership EDLR 6384 Introduction to Educational Leadership EDLR 6338 The Principalship EDLR 6385 Public School Law EDLR 6394 Curriculum Leadership for School Improvement EDCI or - EDCI 6331 The Curriculum in the Elementary School/ Curriculum in the Secondary School EDLR 6337 Administration of Special Instruction Programs EDLR 6386 Administration of Pupil Personnel Services EDLR 6393 Administration of School Staff Personnel EDLR or - Topics in Educational Leadership -or- C & I elective C & I Elective EDLR 6389 Administration Of School Business Services EDLR 6398 Internship for Principals I Graduate Studies Champion Hall, 1 st Floor; 80 Fort Brown; Brownsville, TX (956) ; utbgrad@utb.edu

5 3. Statement of your professional objectives for the program and certification(s) if any. 4. Experiences other than formal course work necessary or desired to achieve your objectives. 5. Indicate the method of final examination that will document that you have achieved your professional objectives. For a final exiting examination, a capstone experience or a thesis defense, give the anticipated semester and anticipated date of completion. Semester/Year Comprehensive Exam Thesis Capstone Course (MBA & MSPHN) Students must complete all graduate work for a degree with seven years of the time of their first graduate course registration. Graduate courses more than seven years old will not be accepted for credit toward a degree program. Signatures & Approvals: Graduate Student Signature: Date Faculty Advisor Approval: Date Department Chair Approval: Date Graduate Office Approval: Date xc: Student Advisor Department Chair Graduate Office retains original Graduate Studies Champion Hall, 1 st Floor; 80 Fort Brown; Brownsville, TX (956) ; utbgrad@utb.edu

6 M. Ed. Educational Leadership Program Block One: 6 hours Required EDLR 6301 Introduction to Research in Educational Leadership EDLR 6384 Introduction to Educational Leadership Block Two: 12 hours Required EDLR 6338 The Principalship EDLR 6385 Public School Law EDLR 6394 Curriculum Leadership for School Improvement (New Course) Choice of EDCI 6330 The Curriculum in the Elementary School, or EDCI 6331 The Curriculum in the Secondary School EDCI 6300 and EDLR 6384 are prerequisites to Block Two courses Block Three: 12 hours Required: EDLR 6337 Administration of Special Programs EDLR 6386 Administration of Pupil Personnel Services EDLR 6393 Administration of School Staff Personnel Choice of: EDLR 6336 Topics in Educational Leadership or EDCI (Elective) EDCI 6330 or 6331, EDLR 6338, EDLR 6385, EDLR 6394 are prerequisites to Block Three courses Block Four: 6 hours EDLR 6389 Administration of School Business Services EDLR 6398 Internship for Principals I EDLR 6336, C&I Elective, EDLR 6337, EDLR 6386 and EDLR 6393 are prerequisites to Block Four courses Principal Certification Courses STUDENTS WISHING TO OBTAIN A PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE: EDLR 6370 Instructional Leadership Development * EDLR 6397 Analysis of Teacher Behavior* *(May be completed through UTB Continuing Education or Regional Educational Service Center)

7 Deficiency Plan Leading to Texas Principal Certification for Students with a Master s Degree in an Education Related Field Certification seeking students who complete the required coursework in sequence as specified below in Block One, Two and Three and who also meet state certification requirements, will be eligible for Texas Principal Certification. Students who complete the required coursework but do not meet certification requirements will take up additional six semester credit hours of coursework as outlined in Block Four. Block One: 9 semester credit hours Required: EDLR 6385 Public School Law EDLR 6338 Principalship EDLR 6394 Curriculum Leadership for School Improvement Block One courses are prerequisites to Block Two courses Block Two: 6 semester credit hours Required: EDLR 6337 Administration of Special Populations EDLR 6398 Internship for Principals I Block Two courses are prerequisites to Block Three courses Block Three: 9 semester credit hours Required: EDLR 6370 Instructional Leadership Development * EDLR 6397 Analysis of Teacher Behavior* *(May be completed through UTB Continuing Education or Educational Service Center) Choose one elective from the following: EDLR 6386 Administration of Pupil Personnel Services -or- EDLR 6393 Administration of School Staff Personnel -or- EDLR 6389 Administration of School Business Services Block Three courses are prerequisites to Block Four courses Block Four: 6 semester credit hours Choose two electives from the following: EDLR 6386 Administration of Pupil Personnel Services -or- EDLR 6393 Administration of School Staff Personnel -or- EDLR 6389 Administration of School Business Services Block Three courses are prerequisites to Block Four courses NOTE: Modifications may be made pending advisor approval

8 SCHOOL SPECIALTIES THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE and TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE 80 Fort Brown Brownsville, Texas (956) Fax (956) The School Specialties Dept. asks that you fill out, completely, the following. This information is used to update our files of students, track students in our programs, for data collection, and to contact you, through different mediums, when necessary. The information you provide is confidential and is not shared with others. Your assistance is appreciated. *** Please Print Clearly *** Name: ID #: address: Home address: Home phone #: Cell phone #: District/Campus working in: Work phone #: Signature: Date Signed: