Online Superintendent Certification Program


online superintendent certification programProvide Confident, Capable 领导 for School Districts

Take your experience as an educator and administrator to new levels—prepare for Superintendent Certification with 格温内斯仁慈大学.
Our innovative online program offers you comprehensive professional preparation in a flexible format.
一年的学习, you can gain the advanced knowledge of educational law, 财务管理, and transformational school leadership this role requires.

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The program presents our comprehensive curriculum through a suite of industry-leading interactive collaboration tools 由 Adobe Connect. Hands-on experiences in school district settings allow you to apply concepts in practice. The entire program features small classes led by expert 教师 advisors who support your success. 在完成这个项目之后, you will receive a Letter of Eligibility recommending you for Superintendent Certification in Pennsylvania.

*认证: This program was designed to meet the certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If you reside in a different state, you should carefully review your home state’s certification requirements prior to enrolling in this program.

This program is appropriate for experienced school administration professionals who have a doctorate in education or a master’s degree or post-master’s certificate in educational leadership. 在毕业的时候, you will need to have at least three years’ experience in an educational setting in order to be eligible for certification. 

As a GMercyU graduate, you will be able to:

  • Understand and carry out the roles of superintendents, 包括boardsmanship, 教学领导, 人力资源管理, 金融管理, 社区组织
  • Successfully navigate the politics of school district governance to drive positive change and successful outcomes for schools
  • Apply man年龄ment and change man年龄ment theory to improve community relations, 教学质量, and the culture of schools you supervise
  • 提供战略, data-informed plans that create an organizational vision focused on student success
  • Support efforts of 教师 and administrators to provide student-centered teaching and learning
  • Act as an advocate for children and schools within the wider political, social, and public spheres

GMercyU 教师 members bring direct special education experience, 高级研究背景, and a passion for teaching to your classroom. Their insights and mentorship will help you effectively extend your leadership skills to the highest levels of practice.

You’ll also connect to our extensive alumni network, where you will meet colleagues and friends who will inspire you and your work.

The online Superintendent Certification program consists of 24 credits. After successfully passing your courses, you may apply to take any required certification exams to obtain your certificate. 

EDU 571 的天下
EDU 574 学校法律和政策问题
EDU 576 Human Resources and Staff Development
EDU 801 Educational Policy in Research and Practice in the U.S.*(住院医师课程)
EDU 821 的监管
EDU 822 School Boards and School District Governance
EDU 828 学区实习课程一
EDU 829 学区实习课程II

To review course descriptions, please refer to the 研究生目录.

  • A master’s degree in education from an institution accredited by the Middle States Association, 或者类似的认证, 累积绩点为3.0或以上.Applicants should hold a master’s degree or have earned a post-master’s certificate in educational leadership.
  • A Graduate Record Examination score of 155 or higher or a Miller Analogy Test percentile of 65 or higher (waived if you had a graduate GPA of 3.5或以上)
  • Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts
  • 专业的简历
  • Two letters of references from persons in leadership roles in your chosen area of concentration attesting that you have the ability to eng年龄 in studies and to conduct research
  • Official results showing a minimum score of 550 (written), 213(电脑), or 79 (internet) on the TOEFL examination if your first langu年龄 is not English
  • While not an admissions requirement, PDE requires you to demonstrate three years of experience as an educational administrator or principal in order to secure your Certification through PDE.

Learn more about how you can become a leader in education with our innovative online superintendent certification program.

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