School Superintendent

Become a Leader in Your District

The online School Superintendent Certificate program from East Central University Online is designed to prepare education professionals for successful careers in district leadership. This post-master’s certificate features hands-on coursework relevant to the demands and challenges of work as a head administrator for your school system. Unlike some online superintendent certification programs, instructors for this certificate are all working superintendents, so you can be confident you’re earning a valuable credential for continued workplace success.

Topics of Study

The superintendent certification online program is the credential you need to pass the Oklahoma certification test for school superintendents and advance your career. You’ll study key topics like:

• Administration
• School plant management
• Legal aspects of education
• Politics and governance of American schools

Because the program is offered fully online, you’ll have the opportunity to earn your degree without sacrificing work or personal commitments. Study when and where it works for you.

Learning Outcomes

When you complete this program, you will be able to:

• Oversee the management of school facilities, including planning and development, operations, maintenance and fiscal systems.

• Discuss the ethics and legal aspects of education with an emphasis on recent developments in education legislation.

• Understand the structure, organization, politics and multiculturalism of public schools.

• Supervise public school central office administration, improving school climate and culture.

Courses & Requirements

Our superintendent certification online program requires a total of 16 credit hours.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the ECU Online School Superintendent Certificate program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a master’s degree.
• Have a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade-point average on all undergraduate coursework to date.
• Have a minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of coursework or have a minimum cumulative 3.0 on at least 9 hours of graduate coursework.

Alternative certification candidates must:

• Have two years of relevant work experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Have received a passing score on the subject area competency exam.
• Submit a plan to the Director of Teacher Education at ECU for completing an alternative certification program within three years.

How to Apply

To apply, you must submit the following materials:

• Online application
• Official transcripts (baccalaureate and graduate) from an accredited institution
• Professional resume
• Three references
• Personal statement including:
  • Your career goals and how this certificate will help you accomplish those goals
  • Interest in the field and actions you have taken to pursue this interest
  • Any skills, attributes or experiences that would aid in your future profession
• Submit one of the following:
  • A standard teaching certificate from any state (non-resident students must ensure their state will acknowledge an out-of-state certificate)
  • An alternative education acceptance letter (which must be on file)

Have a question about this program or the admission process? Get connected to one of our knowledgeable enrollment counselors.

Costs & Financial Aid

*Price reflects tuition for Oklahoma residents. Non-resident tuition is $713.80 per credit hour. There is a non-resident tuition waiver available if certain requirements are met. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information. An additional semester fee of $89 will apply for all students and possible charges for course related fees. Fees and tuition subject to change.

Career Outlook

Online superintendent certification programs give you the required credential to advance your career from school leadership to school superintendent.

All information cited from PayScale.

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