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College of Education and Human Development

Superintendent Certification

Please do not apply for certification until all requirements below have been met:

  • Completion of all coursework required for degree program
  • Must have a conferred master’s degree
  • Passed the TExES superintendent exam with the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
  • Completed practicum
  • Hold a valid classroom teaching certificate with Principal Certification

When all requirements have been met each candidate must apply with both ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University and Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the Superintendent Certification.

How to Apply for Superintendent Certification

  1. Complete the Graduate Certification Application.
  2. Attach a valid Texas educator certificate with principal certification.
  3. Click "Submit."
  4. Complete the online application with the  
  5. Choose "Standard Applications and University Based" as entity.
  6. Once your approval to graduate certification application is received, verified and approved, you will receive an email confirmation from the Texas Education Agency that you have been recommended by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.
Questions regarding the certification application directed to certification@lamar.edu

Because of the high volume of applicants, the certification process can take approximately eight weeks from the time your application is received and all requirements are verified.

Please make sure all requirements are met, or the processing of your certification application will be delayed.