Instructional Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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This certificate is designed for education professionals who are seeking administrative certification in order to pursue leadership roles in their school system.

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Leadership requires the completion of 18 credit hours.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Requirements

18 Credits:

MEDUC 621 - Principles of School Leadership and Administration Credits: (3)
MEDUC 623 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Credits: (3)
MEDUC 624 - Improving Instructional Practice through Supervision Credits: (3)
MEDUC 626 - Educational Policy and School Law Credits: (3)
MEDUC 628 - Leadership Practicum I Credits: (3)
MEDUC 629 - Leadership Practicum II Credits: (3)

Changing to Degree Status

If a student wishes to change from a certificate only program to a degree program, he/she must submit a Change of Program Request Form.
A maximum of 18 credits from this post-baccalaureate certificate in instructional leadership may apply to the Instructional Leadership, M.Ed. program.
Deadline: Students must submit a Change of Program Request Form to their program director before completing the requirements for the certificate.

See Change of Program in Graduate Academic Policies

Program Completer Status and Certification

Candidates are recommended for Administrator I certification upon successful completion of the M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership. To achieve the Administrator II certification, candidates will take the Praxis II School Leaders Licensure Assessment as well as meet any additional criteria required by the employer. Candidates will need to achieve the minimum Maryland qualifying score.