Important: This certificate plan is effective for those starting in the fall 2024 through summer 2025. This certificate plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change certificates.
A current initial teaching license and the accompanying two years of experience with that license is necessary before beginning this program. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program. After completion of the required program coursework (including internship), the passing of licensure tests, and a third year of experience, the graduate of this program would be eligible for adding the VA state licensure endorsement. Please refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
EDAS 640 | School Administration | 3 |
EDAS 641 | Supervision of Instruction | 3 |
EDAS 645 | Foundations for Educational Leaders | 3 |
EDAS 646 | School-Community Relations | 3 |
EDAS 647 | School Law | 3 |
EDAS 648 | School Finance and Management | 3 |
Total Hours | 18 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
EDGT 689 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
EDGT 691 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
EDGT 692 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure | 0 |
Total Hours | 0 |
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
EDAS 588 | Practicum I – School Administration | 0 |
EDAS 688 | Practicum II – School Administration | 0 |
EDAS 699 | Internship | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Notes
- Students who want to apply certificate courses to a graduate degree program will have to abide by the GPA and grade requirements of that degree
Completion Requirements
- 21 total hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable
- 2.0 GPA
- No grade of D may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Certificate must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Certificate Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format