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Get a building level leadership certificate

This graduate certificate is designed for education professionals who already hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and seek to acquire the necessary skill set for building level school administration and/or Oklahoma Principals’ Licensure. 

Overview

In addition to preparing you for building level administration and/or Oklahoma Principals’ Licensure, this program provides the partial fulfillment of requirements for state certification in the preparation of building level leaders (Oklahoma Statutes, 70-6-189©) that focuses on school building level educational leadership competencies.

 

Successful completion of the certificate program requires 12 credit hours (four courses) of graduate-level coursework in educational leadership. Credit hours are transferable to additional graduate degree programs in school administration. 

 

Educational Leadership Studies, MS - School Administration

School Administration, EdD

 

Coursework

Courses are offered on the OSU-Tulsa and OSU-OKC campuses in hybrid or online formats. Online courses are delivered through Canvas, OSU's online learning platform. We facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration and community building using technology.

 

Required (six credit hours):

  • EDLE 5813: Leadership Theory and Ethical Decision Making
  • EDLE 5953: Developing Educational Organizations

Elective (six credit hours - select two of the following):

  • EDLE 5253: The Principalship
  • EDLE 5723: Education Law
  • EDLE 5353: Special Topics in School Finance Policy
  • EDLE 5473: Supervision of Instruction
  • EDLE 5893: Field Studies Internship II

Course information

 

Admissions Requirements and Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of admission status within four to six weeks of submission.

 

To apply for the program, submit the following:

  • Graduate College application
  • Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA required; admission with qualifications may be considered)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Academic vita/resume
  • Career objective statement

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