Superintendent Leadership Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate - Superintendent Leadership
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12-18 | |
| Total Hours | 12-18 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 12-18
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Notes
- 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.
Required Courses
| 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. | ||
| EDLD 554 | School Law (or an OPI- and UM-approved professional development course in Montana school law) | 3 |
| EDLD 556 | Finance of Public Education (or an OPI- and UM-approved professional development course in Montana school finance) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C