| Department: | Counseling and Professional Studies / College of Education and Human Performance |
| Hours Required: | 18 |
| Categories: | Certificate / Endorsement, Graduate |
| Completion Time: | 1 year * |
| Delivery: | Online |
* Based on 2 classes per semester including summer
The non-degree program leading to licensure as a superintendent of schools is an eighteen (18) credit hour online program. Applicants to the program must hold a master’s degree and meet program admissions requirements. The program consists of the following courses:
| EDAS 6113 | School Finance |
| EDAS 6123 | The Superintendency |
| EDAS 6143 | Management of Human Resources |
| EDAS 6173 | Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs |
| EDAS 6183
EDAS 6303 |
Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities
Superintendent Internship & Graduate Project |
District-Level Leadership Graduate Certificate Program
Required Courses (12 credit hours)
EDAS 6113 Strategic School Finance in Rural and Diverse Communities
EDAS 6123 The Superintendency
EDAS 6173 Administration & Assessment of Curricular Programs
EDAS 6183 Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities
Internship Requirement
Master’s degree and licensure candidates must complete a minimum number of courses and practicum hours in the approved plan of study. Candidates must apply for and receive approval to enroll in an administrative or superintendent’s internship course. Students must complete an internship application and submit it to their advisor.
Portfolio Requirement
Master’s degree and licensure candidates must prepare and satisfactorily defend a program portfolio based on the appropriate national and state licensure standards for an administrative license. Candidates must satisfactorily complete the portfolio requirement and pass the oral portfolio defense prior to graduation and/or application for licensure.
