Educational Leadership
The Specialist in Education in Educational Leadership (Administrative Certification) is specifically designed to empower aspiring school leaders to take on pivotal roles in K-12 education. This transformative program equips candidates to become influential change agents, making a lasting positive impact on students’ social, emotional, and academic growth. Featuring flexible course offerings, it seamlessly accommodates the demanding schedules of full-time professionals. Our carefully designed classes not only prepare students for effective leadership but also ensure they excel on the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA). Join us in shaping the future of education and supporting our next generation of learners!
Program Overview
Hours
This program is 30 hours and can be completed in approximately 12-15 months.
Delivery Method
Instruction in this program is delivered in an online/virtual format. Each term students will take a minimum of two classes, one class is 100% online and the second class meets virtually three Saturday mornings per term. Each candidate will take three terms 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 through Graduate Admissions
- Submit all official transcripts electronically to Graduate Admissions
- Have a GPA > 3.25 in a graduate program
- Hold a master's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
- Provide a valid standard 5-year teacher's license or waiver of licensure form completed
- Provide two recommendation forms from past or current supervisors who have supervised your work
- Provide documentation verifying at least three years of teaching experience
- Submit a 1-2 page scholarly narrative of your personal philosophy of educational leadership
No student will be admitted on a provisional or probationary basis.
Required Classes
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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