Education, Post-Master Certificate in Education Leadership

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Advisement for the certificate program is available from the Leadership and Literacy Studies Department.

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership (PMC-EDLD) is a professional program requiring 18 credit hours beyond the master’s degree, in accordance with Maryland regulations. The program is a Maryland-approved administrator preparation program leading to Advanced Licensure and prepares educational leaders for administrative and supervisory roles. Completion of the program qualifies candidates for endorsement as Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal. Upon completion, it is the candidate’s responsibility to apply for endorsement through the Maryland State Department of Education’s The Educator Application and Credentialing Hub (TEACH). Be aware that it is the responsibility of the candidate to understand and fulfill all state requirements as licensure regulations may be changed by the State of Maryland. The curriculum integrates theory and practice to support the development of effective school and district administrators. Candidates in states other than Maryland should consult with their state Department of Education to determine specific certification requirements.

Admission

Admission to the PMC-EDLD Program requires an application for graduate admission, the application fee, official transcript showing undergraduate degree completion and official transcript showing a master’s degree in education or related field of study. The following additional documents and requirements are needed, and applicants will be guided by SU’s online application to supply them:

Three letters of recommendation from qualified individuals who support the candidate’s ability for graduate study in educational administration and supervision.
Employer’s letter providing evidence of at least two years (18 months) of satisfactory teaching performance.
Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
A program of study completed with a program advisor

Program Policies

After applicants have submitted all documents required for admission, they will be contacted to meet with a program advisor to complete a program of study as the last step in the application process. The program of study guides the student’s course enrollment through the completion of the PMC-EDLD.
Complete at least 18 semester hours of graduate credit with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Only 9 hours of transfer credit can be applied.
Prior to enrolling in EDLD 656 - Educational Leadership Internship /Issues Analysis , complete all prerequisite courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better and successfully earn a passing grade on each of the four questions on the Comprehensive Qualifying Exam, a four-question essay exam given twice per year.

Checklist

This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.

Program Requirements

Complete the Following (6 Courses):

EDLD 514 - Aligning Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 3 Hour(s) Credit
EDLD 516 - P-12 School Administration 3 Hour(s) Credit
EDLD 517 - Supervision to Improve Instruction 3 Hour(s) Credit
EDUC 619 - The Law and Public Education 3 Hour(s) Credit
EDLD 656 - Educational Leadership Internship /Issues Analysis 3 Hour(s) Credit
EDLD XXX - Elective selected in consultation with advisor 3 Hour(s) Credit