Educational Leadership - Tier II Educator Certification Program

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This program is for individuals who already hold an Ed.S. or Ed.D. degree in leadership, but are seeking a Georgia performance-based certificate in Educational Leadership. The program affords candidates advanced preparation in Educational Leadership for both school level and system level leadership positions and will result in a Tier II certificate in Educational Leadership.

Admission Requirements Include the Following:

An Ed.S. or an Ed.D. degree from a nationally or regionally accredited institution
Hold a leadership position in a local education agency (LEA), or other service organization with which the university has a formal partnership agreement.
Be recommended by the Superintendent, Headmaster, or the senior administrator of the employing LEA or organization.
Must have “Tier I”, “L”, or “PL” certification
Must complete Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership - Program Entry Assessment (Test 370)

Plan of Study

Performance-Based Residency Lab: 9 Hours

EDLE 8301 - Educational Leadership Residency Lab I 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 8302 - Educational Leadership Residency Lab II 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 8303 - Educational Leadership Residency Lab III 3 Credit Hours

Performance-Based Residency Courses: 12 Hours

EDLE 8304 - Leadership for Organizational Change and Improvement 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 8305 - Effective Management to Promote Student Learning 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 8306 - Instructional Leadership for Improving 3 Credit Hours
EDLE 8329 - Leadership for Equity and Excellence 3 Credit Hours

Educational Leadership - Tier II Educator Certification Program

Admission Requirements Include the Following:

Plan of Study

Performance-Based Residency Lab: 9 Hours

Performance-Based Residency Courses: 12 Hours

Total Program: 21 Hours