MEd Educational Administration and Policy - Tier I Leadership Certification at University of Georgia

Entry requirements

Prospective candidates must, at a minimum, hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a Clear Renewable Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification at Level 4. Admission decisions for this program are made by the program faculty. Criteria and standards for evaluating applicants’ suitability include: (a) Completion and submission of an online application, including fee; (b) Cumulative grade point average for all previous undergraduate and graduate courses, with a preferred standard of a minimum of 3.25 on a 4-point scale; (c) Two letters of recommendation (one from a current school administrator); (d) Preferred minimum of 3 years of experience in an educational setting, and; (e) A brief statement of purpose consistent with the intended focus of the program. This statement must include the following: (1) academic and/or career goals and (2) why the applicant is seeking a Tier 1 leadership certificate. No GRE or MAT scores are required. Standardized test scores are typically waived for graduate programs at the master's or specialist level within th