School Leadership, University Certificate
Eastern Kentucky University offers an advanced School Leadership, University Certificate program designed to prepare educators to lead in P-12 schools and systems. Specifically, the fully online program positions aspiring school leaders to earn school leadership certification in the areas of Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel, Supervisor of Instruction, and/or School Superintendent.
Admission Requirements
- Documentation of three (3) years teaching experience.
- District administration candidates must hold principal certification. Additionally, superintendent candidates must provide documentation of two years of administrative experience.
- Provision of two (2) letters of recommendation from school/district supervisors and one (1) letter from a district official pledging support for the clinical experiences.
- Provision of a written statement indicating ability to improve student achievement, to lead, and to possess advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
UCERT #1 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
CIP Code: 13.0499
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| EAD 849 | School Systems Administration | 3 |
| EAD 859 | Instructional Planning for Student Learning | 3 |
| or EAD 808 | Administration of Pupil Personnel Services | |
| EAD 879 | Systems for Change | 3 |
| or EAD 821 | Practice in Administration and Supervision | |
| Other Program Courses (Choose 2 Areas) | 9-12 | |
| DPP | ||
| Educating and Supporting Diverse Student Populations | ||
| Foundational and Current Issues in Educational Leadership | ||
| Supervisor of Instruction | ||
| Conditions of Learning | ||
| Public Policy and Politics | ||
| School Superintendent | ||
| The School Superintendency | ||
| Total Hours | 18-20 | |