Educational Leadership, Tier I Certificate at Georgia State University

Programme overview

The Georgia State online Tier I Educational Leadership Certificate program is for those with an education-related master’s degree who are passionate about leading and ready to take the next step towards becoming an entry-level leader in a school or school district such as an assistant principal. The courses introduce students to educational leadership theory and practice. Students participate in 300 hours of varied leadership experiences supported by a school or district mentor in addition to completing advanced coursework.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Educational Policy Studies | Duration: 3 semesters at 2 courses per semester (6 total courses; 18 total semester hours) • 250 clinical hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: November 15 Summer: May 1 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

18 semester hours (6 courses) to prepare aspiring leaders for issues, research, and best practices related to leading in a school or school district 300 hours of clinical leadership experiences in schools and districts

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Educational Leadership Tier 1 Online Certification, Non-Degree, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with application – please address each of the following items in your goal statement) What are your reasons for applying to Georgia State’s Tier 1 leadership program? One major part of the Tier I program is logging 250 hours of clinical leadership experience. This requires you to assume leadership positions in your school and/or district. You will be responsible for working with a mentor to identify and participate in these experiences. Describe how you will be able to complete those hours. Resume (upload with application) Resume (upload with application) Identify a mentor who currently holds leadership certification in Georgia and complete the following agreement form. Once the agreement form has been completed by both parties, upload the signed agreement to your application under the MISC documents section.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall: July 15 Spring: November 15 Summer: May 1

Duration: 3 semesters at 2 courses per semester (6 total courses; 18 total semester hours) • 250 clinical hour

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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