U TOPS
University of Texas Online Program for the Superintendency
Program candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of a master's program;
- Successful completion of Principal/Mid-Management Certification;
- Employed by a public school district, or demonstrate access to a public school district.
The online courses will be highly interactive and will maximize opportunities for productive participation. Faculty who have superintendent and central office leadership experiences in districts of various size will teach the courses. Among the instructional methods utilized for the online course will include:
- Problem based learning and action research projects;
- Professional portfolio development;
- Critiques of relevant research;
- Peer review of educational leadership resources;
- Integration of field experiences supervised by practicing Superintendents in collaboration with university professors.
Among the educational benefits will be:
- Preparation of quality superintendents who demonstrate mastery of learner-centered leadership standards endorsed by the major state and national accrediting agencies (i.e., SBEC and ELCC/NCATE);
- Effective preparation for passage of state Superintendent certification or licensure exams;
- Development of an online repository of effective and practical resources for superintendents.
COURSES
Link to a listing of the courses required for the program. To find out when the courses will be offered, link to the course catalog, select the program and click search. Catalog search results will return the schedules for at least two semesters, but not all programs are scheduled that far in advance.
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION AND ADVISOR
Advisor:
Dr. Steve Jenkins
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
School of Education
4901 E. University, MB 311
Odessa, Texas 79762
jenkins_s@utpb.edu
(432) 552-2131
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- How many semester credit hours are required to complete the program? The program will consist of four (four credit hour) courses for a total of 16 credit hours.
- How much will it cost? Students are billed by UTPB for courses. Links to campus tuition and fee information can be found on the cost & financial information page.
- Are campus visits required? U TOPS will be offered predominantly using the Internet, however, courses include a field-based experience/practicum component.
- How can I find more information? Please contact the advisor above if you have additional questions about the program.
GETTING STARTED
To participate in U TOPS, you must apply to and be accepted by UT Permian Basin. Please link to Enrollment Services for information on registration and course access procedures.