Program Overview

Superintendent, Graduate Certificate

The Superintendent, Graduate Certificate program is designed to provide advanced education and training for individuals seeking to become superintendents in educational settings. The program requires a total of 36 credits and includes coursework in leadership, education systems, legal issues, data-driven decision making, and cultural responsiveness.

Course List

• 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)

Program Overview

The Superintendent, Graduate Certificate program is part of the Education: Graduate offerings at Southwest Minnesota State University. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to become effective superintendents in educational settings. The curriculum includes coursework in education core, portfolio development, and research seminars and field experiences.