Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision Foster Excellence in Education
Pursue New Job Opportunities with a Licensure-Track Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision
Liberty’s online Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision (Licensure) can help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a K-12 school administrator. If you are a licensed teacher or school counselor and have already earned a master’s degree, this program may be a great fit for you. Our rigorous curriculum is designed to help you meet Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requirements for advanced licensure in school administration and supervision — so you can get the credentials you need to pursue exciting career paths.
Maybe you want to earn your school administration license as fast as possible, but you also want to work towards a future postgraduate or doctoral degree. If so, our executive school administration certificate program may have just what you need. The credits from this certificate can transfer into the corresponding Education Specialist (EdS) or Doctor of Education (EdD) degree, so you can work toward your long-term education goals while quickly gaining the credentials needed to take on K-12 administrative roles.
Your officially conferred degree name will be Executive Certificate in School Administration and Supervision (Licensure).
We also offer a Graduate Certificate in School Administration and Supervision (Licensure).
Liberty maintains strict compliance with all licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Not a Virginia resident? We want to help find the best program for you! To view educational requirements and whether a specific program aligns with the licensure requirements for your state, please review our licensure/certification requirements webpage.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
Please note: Students enrolling in Educational Leadership programs are not eligible to receive Georgia Tier I or Tier II Educational Leadership Certification.
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- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Executive Certificate in School Administration Online?
Liberty has been a pioneer in distance learning since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We seek to develop online programs that blend flexibility, affordability, and high-quality academics. Our online executive school administration certificate allows you to complete your courses without having to visit a college campus. You’ll be able to stay invested in the things that matter — like your family, job, and community — while taking the next step in your academic journey.
In this program, you’ll study under faculty who are committed to helping you thrive academically, professionally, and spiritually. Our professors have years of experience working in K-12 educational settings, so you can be confident that you are learning from industry leaders. Additionally, this 21-credit-hour executive school administration certificate program is much faster than a full-length degree!
If you plan to pursue a doctorate one day, the credits you earn in this certificate can be applied toward our EdS in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership or our EdD in Administration and Supervision – Educational Leadership. That way, you can make the most of your education by pursuing the credentials you need now while working toward your future.
What Will You Study with Our Executive School Administration Certificate?
This program is divided into 3 main parts: core administration and supervision content, gate courses, and field experience. Your core courses will cover a variety of important topics, including leadership principles and ethics, executive leadership in curriculum and instruction, and advanced educational law. You’ll also dive into the essentials of school district finance and study public relations from an educational leadership perspective.
Additionally, you can put your skills to the test by completing 2 full-semester practicum courses and 1 full-semester internship. Through these field experience placements, you’ll gain exposure to 5 different education settings — elementary school, middle school, high school, central offices, and agencies — allowing you to diversify your skill set. Your gate courses will help ensure that you are prepared for the culminating internship and stay on track to graduate, so you can fulfill the requirements for pursuing advanced licensure in school administration and supervision.
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Individual state licensure requirements may vary and are subject to change without notice. View your state’s requirements here: licensure/certification requirements.
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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Education Executive Certificate Full Time | $610/Credit |
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| Education Executive Certificate Part Time | $675/Credit |
| Military Education Executive Certificate* | $375/Credit |
*The $375/credit hour rate only applies to select education Executive Certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $375 per credit hour for education Executive Certificate courses*
- Roll credits into the corresponding doctoral degree
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*The $375/credit hour rate only applies to select education Executive Certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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