Master's Degree in School Administration with Texas Principal Certification
Our program is changing!
We now offer a Master's Degree in School Administration with Principal Certification in conjunction with Sul Ross State University.
Introduction
What makes our Masters of Education Degree program different?
HUMAN CONTACT -
We value personal contact. The Master's degree program blends online content with courses delivered face-to-face at Region 14 Education Service Center South in Abilene. We team with Sul Ross State University for our master's degree, but you will never travel to Alpine for a class. The entire program is designed with teachers in mind to ensure that work on the Master's program will not interfere with employment. Our Master's program is a 30 hour program.
NO GRE REQUIRED -
Up to 12 credit hours of appropriate coursework may be transferred into the program from an accredited institution. This transfer must be approved by a Sul Ross academic adviser and must have been taken within the last six years.
Once you complete your masters degree, you begin work on your Texas Principal Certification through Region 14. During the program, we bring in practicing superintendents, principals, counselors, and other administrators that walk you through issues experienced in the current school environment. You will receive the most up-to-date information available and make direct contact with the administrators who make hiring decisions throughout our region. For more information about the Principal Certification program, click the Principal Certification tab.
Successful completion of the 30 credit hours and the certification training, which includes an internship, provides the academic preparation required for certification in Texas.
COST OF THE PROGRAM
When you apply to the program, you will pay a $100 non-refundable application fee to Region 14 ESC.
When you begin the program, you will pay a $1035 non-refundable payment to Region 14 ESC. This consists of a $500 Masters Program Facilitation Fee, a $35.00 fee to TEA, and a $500 deposit towards your certification program.
Through the partnership with Sul Ross, the tuition for each university course is $750.00. However, there may be additional fees associated with online courses, and graduation. You may apply to FASFA.gov for financial aid for these courses. Sul Ross University course fees are subject to change. Please reach out to Sul Ross directly for course fees for your incoming cohort.
Once you begin your Principal Certification courses, Region 14 will payroll deduct $550.00 per month for 10 months at no interest for the remaining $5,500.00 program cost.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
Two years of teaching experience in a TEA -accredited school (or will have taught for two years within the 2-year program)
2.5 grade point average or 3.0 on the last 60 hours
Masters Degree in School Administration with Principal Certification
The Masters program can be completed in little over a year. The remainder of the two-year program consists of Principal certification training and an internship.
For the Master's program, three core classes are taught during the fall semester and two core classes occur during the spring and summer semesters. During each semester, one class at a time meets face-to-face on Saturdays, while the other class is conducted online.
Once the 30 hour Master's program is complete, training for the Texas School Principal Certification begins. This coursework includes an internship which is served during the following school year.
Course Format
We value the "human" element in our programs. While some content will be delivered online, most of our coursework involves classroom meetings with your professors. Additionally, you will be in direct contact with administrators who serve throughout Region 14.
Schedule of Courses (Sample)
Application Deadlines
*Approximate Dates - Will be updated as formally set by Sul Ross
Summer 2024 - Approximately May 10
Fall 2024 - Approximately August 10
For Application Questions:
Greg Priddy, Administrative Certification Coordinator
Phone: (325) 675-8684
How to Apply
Apply to Sul Ross Alpine for the Master's in Education Leadership-non-certification through applytexas.org (Do not apply for the Leadership Master of Education).
Send an official transcript to Sul Ross for each university you've attended.
Apply to Region 14 ESC - Apply Here
Candidates will submit official copies of transcripts from each college or university attended to the following:
Region 14 ESC - ACP
Attn: Candice Escobar
1850 Highway 351
Abilene, TX 79601
If requesting electronic transcript copies, have them sent to: cescobar@esc14.net
Currently Enrolled Students
*Please do not enter payments via these forms until you have signed and submitted a program acceptance letter to the program coordinator.
Upon submitting your acceptance letter, you are welcome to make your down payment here.
For students who would like to pay down their program balance prior to setting up a payroll deduction with their district
For students on an intern or probationary certificate who have made a Personal Payment Arrangement with Region 14 ACP.
Reach out to Candice Escobar if you have questions about this payment option.