Educational Leadership, Certificate
Program Director: Daniel Shea,
shea@hood.edu
The Educational Leadership program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practices of school administration and supervision. This program is approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) for both Administrator I and Administrator II certification. Students who complete either option of the program will receive their certification through MSDE and not Hood College. Students must pass the SLLA exam to complete the program at Hood College. Hood College does not offer an option for program completion for just Administrator I certification.
Requirements for the Certificate
Students enrolled in this certificate must have a master's degree in a related education field and must complete 18 credit hours in six required courses, and successfully pass the SLLA. Students enrolled in this program are not eligible to transfer in any credits.
Required
| EDUC 513 | School Law | 3.0 |
| EDUC 583 | Principles of Curriculum Development & Appraisal | 3.0 |
| EDUC 584 | Systemic Change Processes for School Improvement | 3.0 |
| EDUC 586 | Principles of Educational Supervision | 3.0 |
| EDUC 589 | School Business & Personnel Administration | 3.0 |
| EDUC 587 | Elementary School Administrative Internship | 3.0 |
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| EDUC 588 | Secondary School Administrative Internship | 3.0 |