Who is Eligible?
You are eligible to apply to the principal certification program if you have completed the following:
- Earned undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
- Application and acceptance to the UNTD Graduate School.
- A GPA of 2.8 (on a 4-point scale) or higher on all undergraduate work OR a 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours is required for the posted baccalaureate degree.
- You have completed two years of credible teaching.
How do I apply?
Step One
Apply to the UNT Dallas Graduate School.
- If you are seeking a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification: Apply to UNTD Graduate School as a degree seeking student. Complete the graduate degree application at https://www.applytexas.org/
- If you are seeking Principal Certification Only: Apply to UNTD Graduate School as a non-degree seeking student. Complete the graduate application at https://www.applytexas.org/
Step Two
Submit Program Application:The Graduate School General Application Form. (Must use Google Chrome browser.)
Submit the online application and following admissions documents for the M.Ed. Program.
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- Form – Indicate Master’s and/or Principal or Initial Teacher Certification for the
desired program(s).
- Current Students- Click here to complete the application.
- New Students - If you are a new student with the University and do not have a UNTD Student ID login, you will have to set up a Dynamic Forms user account (select Create New Account at login screen).
- Form – Indicate Master’s and/or Principal or Initial Teacher Certification for the
desired program(s).
Additional Requirements
- Transcripts
- Admissions Essay
- Code of Ethics Form
- Teacher Service Records
- Interview with Educational Leadership team
Deadlines and links can be found at the UNT Dallas Graduate School.