School Leadership Graduate Certificate

Program Code: GCERT_473A
CIP Code: 13.0409

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership

This certificate leads to the North Carolina Level I Administrator License (012)

Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate and Master’s degree or terminal degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; minimum of three years of public school teaching experience or equivalent experience in other settings (e.g., private school teaching; training in the private sector; etc.); and proof of North Carolina “A” or “M” licensure or the equivalent from another state.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School .

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership

Total Required (Minimum 24 Hours)

Required Courses (24 Hours)

Leadership Practice and Theory (9 Hours)

Theory and Philosophy (3 Hours)

LSA 5820 - Theory and Development in Educational Organizations (3)

Research and Data-Informed Decision-Making (3 Hours)

LSA 5575 - Leadership for School Improvement (3)

Application and Practice (9 Hours)

(Required internship of 9 total credit hours)

Select one of the following in consultation with advisor:

LSA 5900 - School Administration and Supervision Internship/Practicum (3) (3 + 3 +3 = 9) (This course is restricted to students who are not currently employed in a public school district.)
LSA 5910 - Building-Level Action Research (3) (3 + 3 + 3 = 9) (This course is restricted to students who are currently employed in a K-12 public school district.)

Other Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership

Comprehensive: A Portfolio is required; see the program director for specific instructions