Superintendent Leadership Graduate Certificate
General Graduate Program Requirements
Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page.
The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - SUPERINTENDENT LEADERSHIP
- Students pursuing superintendent licensure must have a master’s degree or higher in education or educational leadership, three years of experience as a licensed teacher or school counselor, and licensure as a principal. Additionally, one must have a minimum of one year of licensed experience as a principal or participate in a supervised Board of Public Education internship as superintendent. Additional information about these specific licensure requirements can be directed to the Department of Educational Leadership.
- In addition to the required coursework, those seeking superintendent licensure must complete required field experiences. Please contact the Department of Educational Leadership for additional information.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following courses: | ||
| EDLD 653 | School Personnel Admin | 3 |
| EDLD 656 | The Economics of Education | 3 |
| EDLD 657 | Facilities Planning/School Bus Function | 3 |
| EDLD 658 | School Pub Relations-Superintendents | 3 |
| Those who did not complete Montana school law and Montana school finance as part of their principal licensure program will also need the following courses to meet Montana licensure requirements. | 0-6 | |
| School Law (or an OPI- and UM-approved professional development course in Montana school law) | ||
| Finance of Public Education (or an OPI- and UM-approved professional development course in Montana school finance) | ||
| Total Hours | 12-18 | |