This certificate, a state-approved (Virginia) sequence of courses leading to the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement area, is designed for educators who already hold a valid teaching license and already have a master's degree from a regionally accredited university. The program emphasizes an understanding of the complexities of change in schools, communities, and organizations. Participants are expected to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to create and maintain learning environments that value diversity, continual knowledge acquisition, instructional leadership, innovative and ethical decision-making, reflective practice, and successful achievement of all school-aged youth.
This graduate certificate may only be pursued on a part-time basis and is available to students enrolled in the Education Leadership program.
This certificate program qualifies for Title IV Federal Financial Aid. For more information about program graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit the disclosure information page at: https://oiep.gmu.edu/gainful-employment-disclosure/.
Policies
For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.
In addition to coursework, students in Virginia Department of Education licensure pathways must complete additional licensure requirements to fulfill graduation requirements. See Degree Requirements.
Certificate Requirements
Total credits: 24
This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.
Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDLE 610 | Leading Schools and Communities | 3 |
| EDLE 612 | Education Law | 3 |
| EDLE 614 | Managing Financial and Human Resources | 3 |
| EDLE 616 | Curriculum Development and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDLE 618 | Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction | 3 |
| EDLE 620 | Organizational Theory and Leadership | 3 |
| EDLE 690 | Using Research to Lead School Improvement | 3 |
| EDLE 791 | Internship in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLE 793 | Internship Seminar in Education Leadership | 0 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Licensure Requirements
Students enrolled in the licensure concentration must successfully complete the following licensure requirement to complete the program. This requirement must be satisfied before graduation:
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School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA 6990)
Licensure testing requirements are determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia and may change at any time. If changes to these requirements occur, students must meet the current testing and licensure requirements as set forth in the legal Code of Virginia.