Building Level Leadership, Graduate Certificate
Get a building level leadership certificate
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
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
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
