Post-Master's Certificate in Superintendent Certification

Certificate Level: Graduate
Admission Requirements: Master's degree
Certificate Type: Post-Masters
Number of Credits to Completion: 16.0
Instructional Delivery: Online
Calendar Type: Quarter
Expected Time to Completion: 1 year
Financial Aid Eligibility: Not aid eligible
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code: 13.0411
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 

About the Program

The online Superintendent Certificate Program prepares students for leading schools, districts, and other educational organizations by being agile in adapting to emerging opportunities and challenges. The curriculum is designed as practitioner-based through its internships and built upon a systems approach to leadership and organizational learning. Students will be eligible to apply for PA superintendent certification upon completion of this program and six years of satisfactory school experience, of which three must be in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Other states and countries may vary.

Admission Requirements

Master’s Degree and three years of administrative experience (or in the process of acquiring administrative experience with the expectation of completing 3 years of admin. experience).

Program Requirements

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This program is approved for students with appropriate background and seeking Pennsylvania School Superintendent Certification.

If student's home state has a school superintendent certification, student will need to contact that state's department of education for eligibility requirements.

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Any student required to participate in a program field experience and/or internship as a component of their coursework will be required to submit all required background checks/clearance(s) and field placement applications prior to beginning coursework.

Sample Plan of Study

Additional Information

More information is available at the School of Education's website.