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 license. Students who enroll in and complete the certificate program have already completed a master’s degree. All MSDE requirements, including Special Education coursework, must be met to earn the Administrator license. Applicants with National Board Certification may submit their NBCT certificate, which will be used as a prior learning course in place of EDUC 583.
Requirements for the Certificate
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 587A | Administrative Internship | 1.5 |
| EDUC 587B | Administrative Internship | 1.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |