Superintendent Certification Program Application TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

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1 Superintendent Certification Program Application Name: UIN: Street Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Work Telephone: Work Home Telephone: Home Have you previously made application to the Tarleton State University College of Graduate Studies? Yes No Certification Data: Teacher Certification Year: State: Principal/Mid-Management Certification Year: State: Degree Data: List all colleges/universities you have attended (including community/junior colleges): Institution Degree Year Are your official transcripts on file in the Tarleton State University College of Graduate Studies? Yes No If No, arrange for transcripts to be forwarded to College of Graduate Studies immediately.

2 References: Please list three (3) persons who will provide professional references. You must provide references (letters of recommendation) from these individuals before your application will be considered complete. Reference One: Mailing Address (Street, City, State, and ZIP Code): Mailing Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code): Reference Two: Mailing Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code): Reference Three:

3 Name: Street Address: City, State, ZIP Code: Work Telephone: Work Superintendent Certification Program Application Program Plan Home Telephone: Home UIN: Bachelor s Degree: Institution: Date: Master s Degree: Institution: Date: Eligibility Requirements: (attach copies of documents) Valid Teacher Certificate Year: State: Three (3) Years of Verifiable Experience Mid-Management/Principal Certificate Year: State: Course Requirements (15 semester hours) Course Number EDAD 6301 EDAD 6302 EDAD 6303 EDAD 6304 EDAD 6305 Course Title TSU/Transfer Semester/Year Grade Public School Finance and Fiscal Management Administrative Law and Personnel Administration The School Superintendency Educational Planning and Facility Development Instructional Development and School Improvement Student Signature and Date Advisor Signature and Date Program Director Signature and Date Certification Officer Signature and Date

4 Superintendent Certification Program Application Application Check List Submitted university admission application to College of Graduate Studies Dean, College of Graduate Studies - Dr. Barry Lambert Administration Annex II, Room 100 Box T-0350, Stephenville, Texas Submitted official transcripts to College of Graduate Studies Completed and submitted Superintendent Certification Program application to Superintendent Program Coordinator, Dr. Mark Weber Howell Education Building, Room 320 Box T-0815, Stephenville, Texas Submitted copy of teacher certificate to Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Submitted copy of administrative (mid-management or principal) certificate to Submitted verification of years of experience to Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (copy of service record) Submitted three (3) letters of recommendation to Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Conferred with Superintendent Certification Program Advisor

5 Superintendent Certification Courses Public School Finance and Fiscal Management. (3) The principles of school finance, budgeting, and accounting procedures. Prerequisite: Principal/Mid-management certification or approval of department head. A field experience will be required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Principal/Mid-management certification or approval of department head. Field Experience Fee: $ Administrative Law and Personnel Administration. (3) A comprehensive study of public school law as it relates to contractual and at-will personnel. Emphasis is placed on advertising, interviewing, selecting, and evaluating personnel. Additional attention is given to employee induction and student records. A field experience will be required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Principal/Mid-management certification or approval of department head. Field Experience Fee: $ The School Superintendency. (3) A detailed study of the multiple roles and responsibilities of the chief school administrator, including the leadership role with the community, school board, professional staff, and students. Some observations and activities in the public schools and community will be required. A field experience will be required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Principal/Mid-management certification or approval of department head. Field Experience Fee: $ Educational Planning and Facility Development. (3) Study of major administrative systems in public schools including transportation, distribution and food service systems, energy management, health services, security, and safety-related issues. Topics also include the study of present and future building and equipment needs of public school systems, including operations, maintenance, and planning for new facilities. A field experience will be required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Principal/Mid- management certification or approval of department head. Field Experience Fee: $ Instructional Development and School Improvement. (3) A study of research and state policy affecting instructional improvement in public school systems. Special emphasis on result-based accountability systems, including curriculum planning and evaluation, professional development, and student assessment processes. A field experience will be required as part of the course. Prerequisite: Principal/Mid-management certification or approval of department head. Field Experience Fee: $25.00 Note: Superintendent practicum activities are integrated into the courses in lieu of a separate practicum course. Students must satisfactorily complete both course and internship activities to receive credit for each course and be recommended for certification.