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 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 |