Build a Better Learning Community with a Certificate in Educational Leadership
Do you want to improve your leadership skills so you can apply your teaching experience to solve educational problems? Liberty University’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership can help. This educational administration program is designed to help professionals navigate the complexities of schools, communities, and teaching organizations.*
*Please note that this certificate does not grant licensure.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Postsecondary Administrators, (viewed online June 28, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.
Throughout this online certificate in educational administration, you can learn how to:
- Improve learning outcomes for all students.
- Make informed, ethical decisions.
- Promote the value of diversity, lifelong learning, and innovation.
Is a graduate certificate the same as a master’s degree?
Graduate certificates and master’s degrees both require graduate coursework. However, graduate certificates are shorter and more focused. This allows you to get the training you need in the shortest time frame possible.
Our school leadership certificate only requires 3 courses. You can be on your way to career advancement in just 1 semester.
Certificate in School Leadership Potential Career Options
Our School Leadership Certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited School Leadership Certificate:
- Dean of discipline
- K-12 administrator
- Program director
- School administrator
- School board member
- School leadership associate
- Secondary school department head
The administrative, supervisory, and educational policy skills that you gain from our certificate in school leadership can be an asset in many other aspects of the education world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction – General Education. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a school leadership certificate from Liberty University.
Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement. Education careers may also require satisfaction of teaching licensure requirements, which this certificate is not designed to fulfill.
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Why Should You Choose Liberty University’s Online Educational Leadership Certificate?
Liberty University’s educational leadership certificate can help you bridge the gap from hands-on classroom experience to administration roles.
Are you currently working as an educator? Do you want to start your career in school leadership? Our graduate certificate in educational leadership online can provide you with an advanced credential. You will be able to demonstrate your value as a leader in your organization.
Here’s why you should complete your graduate certificate with us:
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. You’ll be earning your certificate from a respected institution.
- This program is offered 100% online. You can continue to dedicate time to your career and family while earning an advanced credential.
- Our professors have real-life experience teaching and administrating at all levels of education. They are excited to share their expertise with you.
What Will You Learn in Our Educational Leadership Certificate Online?
Our Graduate Certificate in School Leadership seeks to develop educators with a Christian worldview. These educators can prepare to serve in their school or organization with diligence and integrity. We accomplish this through challenging and rewarding courses taught by experienced education professionals. Each professor can teach you the skills and techniques you need to develop into a better leader and administrator of learning environments.
Through your education leadership courses online, you can explore the methods and best practices of the field. You can also discuss effective supervision methods, educational policy concerns, and how to navigate important local, state, and federal regulations.
Required Courses
- EDUC 642 – Leadership and Supervision in Education
- EDUC 643 – Contemporary Issues in Educational Policy
- EDUC 644 – School Leadership in Diverse Settings
Information for Our Online Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration
- This program falls under the School of Education.
- Download and review the Certificate Completion Plan for this program.
- View the Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Military Benefits for Students in Our Educational Leadership Certificate Program Online
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 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)
Program Highlights of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online education administration certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Tuition for all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete our online school leadership graduate certificate in as little as 1 semester.
- Credits earned in your online Graduate Certificate in School Leadership may apply toward a relevant master’s degree.
Admission Requirements for Our School Leadership Certificate Online
Applicants must have a regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**Please note: You cannot be accepted into this program until Liberty has your official transcripts.
