Program Overview

Superintendent, Graduate Certificate

The Superintendent, Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide advanced educational leadership training for individuals seeking to become superintendents or assume other senior administrative roles in education.

Course List

The program consists of the following courses:

• Education Core
  • ED 670: Introduction to Leadership and Educational Issues (3 credits)
  • ED 674: Education Systems and Organizations (3 credits)
  • ED 675: Legal Issues and Special Education Law (3 credits)
  • ED 676: Data Driven Decision Making (3 credits)
  • ED 678: Leadership for Cultural Responsiveness (3 credits)
  • ED 679: Financial and Resource Management (3 credits)
  • ED 682: Transforming Superintendents & Perspectives (3 credits)
  • ED 691: Change Agents in the 21st Century (3 credits)
  • ED 695: Supervision and School Relationships (3 credits)
• Portfolio Courses
  • ED 671: Portfolio Development (1 credit)
  • ED 672: Portfolio Implementation (1 credit)
  • ED 673: Portfolio Capstone (1 credit)
• Research Seminars and Field Experiences
  • ED 694: Research Seminar & Field Experience I: Superintendent (2 credits)
  • ED 696: Research Seminar & Field Experience II: Superintendent (2 credits)
  • ED 697: Research Seminar & Field Experience III: Superintendent (2 credits)

Total Credits

The total credits required for the program are 36.

Program Overview

This graduate certificate program is tailored for educational professionals aiming to advance their careers in administrative roles, particularly as superintendents. It focuses on developing leadership skills, understanding educational systems, legal issues, data-driven decision-making, and financial management, among other critical areas. The program includes a combination of core education courses, portfolio development, and research seminars with field experiences, ensuring a comprehensive approach to preparing future educational leaders.