The Graduate Certificate in Executive Educational Leadership prepares veteran educators to lead public P-12 school districts as well as private, independent, and international schools. The required courses provide executive leadership development focused on historical and current job responsibilities, strategic management, problem solving, and leading system-wide change and innovation initiatives in diverse contexts. The certificate is offered by the Department of Educational Leadership Studies.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the minimum Graduate School requirements for admission to a Graduate Certificate Program (which are identical to those for enrollment as post-baccalaureate graduate student) and apply separately for the Graduate Certificate. Students enrolled in (or applying to) a graduate degree program or post-baccalaureate graduate students may apply for the Certificate. Review of Applications includes the following steps:
- collection of materials for review by the Certificate Director,
- three faculty reviewers form the admissions committee which conducts the review,
- Certificate Director notifies the Director of Graduate Studies,
- the Director of Graduate Studies enters the admissions recommendation.
To assist the admission-decision process, applicants must provide a resume, transcripts from previous institutions, letters of recommendation, and a portfolio of professional accomplishments related to educational administration. These items are to be submitted to the EDL Director of Graduate Studies.
The Graduate Certificate in Executive Educational Leadership requires a minimum of 12 credit hours as follows:
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