Superintendent Leadership and Licensure Certificate (online)
Program Code: CTSLLG (Online)
Overview
The graduate-level Superintendent Leadership and Licensure Certificate online program is designed for administrators (typically principals or administrative specialists) seeking to be superintendents or district-level leaders. The two-semester program is a cohort model with courses delivered in an online format approximately one Saturday per month for one academic year. The program requires 16 credits.
Each semester, students take two core content courses (3 credits each) and one internship course (2 credits). The courses align with National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards, embed key Ohio educational initiatives, and include an internship that prepares candidates for district leadership. Courses and internships focus on district vision and improvement, operations and management, policy and governance, and community and public relations. A new cohort begins each fall semester (applications are due by July 30).
| Term | Superintendent Licensure Program Program of Study | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | EDLE 6815 Mission, Vision, and District Improvement | 3 |
| Fall | EDLE 6825 School District Operations and Management | 3 |
| Fall | EDLE 6910 Superintendent Internship | 2 |
| Spring | EDLE 6835 Education Policy, Advocacy, and District Governance | 3 |
| Spring | EDLE 6845 School District Community and Public Relations | 3 |
| Spring | EDLE 6910 Superintendent Internship | 2 |
Admission Requirements
- Online application: Certificate program code CTSLLG Superintendent Leadership and Licensure Certificate Program
- Transcripts conferring a bachelor’s and master's degree in education or education-related field from an accredited university with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale (not required if a master's degree is from Ohio University)
- Active professional administrative license (or the ability to obtain one before the program begins)
- Statement of purpose regarding career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals
- Current résumé/CV is preferred but not required
For more information, contact:
Marci Shepard
Program Coordinator
Patton Hall 302
740.593.0150