Educational Leadership
The Specialist in Education Educational Leadership (Administrative Certification) prepares school leaders for a leadership position in the K-12 environment. This program will equip candidates to become change agents for positively impacting students’ lives socially, emotionally, and academically. Flexible course offerings allow this program to meet the needs of full-time working professionals. Classes are designed to help prepare students to be successful on the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA).
Program Overview
Hours
This program is 30 hours and can be completed in four trimesters or 12 months.
Delivery Method
Instruction in this program is delivered in an online/virtual format. Each trimester students will take two classes, one class is 100% online and the second class meets virtually three Saturday mornings per trimester. Each candidate will take three trimesters of Practicum and Internship to complete the required Clinical Practice hours. William Carey uses Canvas as the learning management system for online coursework that is perfect for the working student who wants to take their education to the next level.
Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements
Prospective students must:
Complete an online application & pay application fee
Submit official transcripts to Graduate Admissions via eScript or mailed from the institution
Hold a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 3.25+
Provide two references from past or current supervisors
Hold and provide a copy of a standard five-year teaching license
Provide documentation verifying at least three years of teaching experience
Submit a 1-2 page scholarly narrative of your personal philosophy of educational leadership
Your Future Starts Here
Join us on our journey towards shaping the future of education. Learn about our programs, ignite your passion for teaching, and embark on a rewarding career as a future educator. Your path to making a difference in the lives of students starts here.
Hattiesburg
WCU Box #3 | 710 William Carey Parkway | Hattiesburg, MS 39401
education@wmcarey.edu | (601) 318 - 6600
Tradition
19640 Highway 67 | Biloxi, MS 39532
education@wmcarey.edu | (228) 702 - 1842