Educational Leadership, Certificate

Program Director: Daniel Shea, shea@hood.edu; 301-696-3766

The Educational Leadership Certificate 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 students who complete the coursework to earn their Administrator I license. Students who take the six-course certificate program have already completed a Master’s degree that is required by MSDE. Students who complete the coursework may also take the ETS School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) that enables a student to earn the MSDE Administrator II license. Hood College will accept official SLLA score results up to one year post program completion for notation on transcripts. All MSDE requirements, including Special Education coursework, must be met to earn the Administrator I license.

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. Students enrolled in this program are not eligible to transfer in any credits.

Required

EDUC 513School Law

3.0

EDUC 583Principles of Curriculum Development & Appraisal

3.0

EDUC 584Systemic Change Processes for School Improvement

3.0

EDUC 586Principles of Educational Supervision

3.0

EDUC 589School Business & Personnel Administration

3.0

EDUC 587Elementary School Administrative Internship

3.0

or

EDUC 588Secondary School Administrative Internship

3.0