Superintendent of schools Programs

This certification program is designed to produce highly competent superintendents who are able to provide vision and leadership, to exercise skill in leading people and managing resources, and to personify the ideals of education in the community. Students in this program may complete 21 credits for certification or 30 credits to additionally obtain a sixth year diploma.

Admissions

Admission to this program is selective and limited. Before consideration the applicant must hold a master's degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better at the post-baccalaureate level. An applicant must hold, or be able to hold, an initial, provisional, or professional educator certificate for intermediate administrator/supervisor. The candidate must be serving in, or have a minimum of, one year's experience in a full-time administrative or supervisory position that requires the intermediate administrator certificate. Applicants are also required to submit a writing sample describing prior leadership experience, three (3) letters of recommendation, and a written statement of his or her personal vision for education.

Once the application folder is completed, the applicant is interviewed by the department chairman or a member of the faculty.

Superintendent Sample Planned Program