School Administration & Supervision Executive Certificate
Purpose
The purpose of the Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision is to develop competent leaders with a biblical worldview for Christian, public, and private schools. The program leads to a Virginia license for the K-12 school principalship.
Students in other states are encouraged to check with their states’ reciprocity practices as this degree does lead to licensure in many other states outside of Virginia. The program is nationally approved by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Integrate relevant operational and organizational strategies to manage elementary and secondary schools.
Admission Requirements
Please refer to the Admissions Requirements Matrix for Certificates in the Graduate Admissions section of this Catalog.
- K-12 School Administrator
- School District Leader
- School Principal/Assistant Principal
- School Superintendent
After completion of the required certificate coursework (including internship), the passing of licensure tests, a current initial teaching license with the accompanying necessary employment experience and graduate degree, the completer of this certificate would be eligible for adding the Virginia state licensure endorsement.
Please refer to Advising Guide: Online Graduate Programs.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.