Nov 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Instructional Leadership, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate


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 a Master’s degree and the completion of 18 credit hours.

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.