Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.

Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:

 

*Please Note: If you are a graduate of UTPA, UTB/TSC, or UTRGV you do not need to request an official transcript to be sent to the Graduate College.

Due to current requirements, the 6-Hour Principalship Certificate is a post-masters degree enhancement option limited to students who have completed the M.Ed. in Education Leadership at UTRGV.

Most of the courses for principal certification are embedded in the coursework for the master's degree. Once the master's degree is completed, students who wish to pursue principal certification must apply to the certification program. Once admitted to the program, students will take two principal practicum courses. Students will be required to purchase a software license to store key documents, field‐based work and assessments.

Requirements:

To be admitted to the principal credential program, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership
• 3.0 GPA
• Two (2) years teaching experience
• Presentation of the following to the Faculty Admissions Committee. (1 hour)
  1. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
     • Presentation of how you use student performance data to improve instruction
  2. Evidence of Leadership Activities
     • Presentation of End-product from M.Ed. program
     • Presentation of school site leadership roles/responsibilities
     • Evidence of Teaching certificate (Updated)
     • Evidence of Teacher Service Record
     • Cleared Criminal Background Check

 

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