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Educational Leadership, Post-Master’s Certificate (Online)
Degree
Post Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership
Department
At a Glance
This 30-credit post-master’s certificate provides the courses and internship experiences needed for an NJ Principal Administrative Certificate*. Covering all aspects of school leadership, including those in the TCNJ Supervisor Certificate, the program emphasizes building effective learning communities and allows you to gain the skills to effectively manage schools. Once you finish, you can apply for initial certification as a New Jersey school principal.
Program Coordinator: Melissa Meagher, meagherm@tcnj.edu
Duration
- part time: 18 months to 4 years
Availability
- online*
Endorsements
- Supervisor*
- Principal*
11
- courses
30
- credits
$714
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
Our post-master’s certificate is a good fit if you’re a certified teacher or school staff member with at least three years of full-time experience and a master’s degree, and want to become a certified school leader. The online coursework accommodates busy working professionals, and synchronous video meetings create a sense of community among students and faculty. You’ll create a schedule that maximizes your district’s tuition reimbursement. *Applicants interested in leadership positions outside of New Jersey should consult Certification Information by State.
Extensive Network
Study alongside peers with solid education experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections.
Application Requirements
For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application as well as all supplemental documents.
Recommended Application Deadlines
We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.
Tuition/Aid
We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there are a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.
Curriculum
- EDFN 520: Leadership for Social Justice (3 credits)
- EDAD 525: Introduction to Educational Leadership (3 credits)
- SUPV 520: Staff Supervision (3 credits)
- EDAD 572: School Law (3 credits)
- EDAD 540: School Finance and Resource Management (3 credits)
- EDAD 617: Organizational Leadership and Supervision (3 credits)
- CURR 514: Curriculum Theory and Practice (3 credits)
- CURR 555: Contextual Issues in the Development of Curriculum for Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
- EDAD 691: The Principalship (2 credits, 100-hour internship)
- EDAD 692: The Principalship II (2 credits, 100-hour internship)
- EDAD 693: The Principalship III (2 credits, 100-hour internship)
Accreditation
The College of New Jersey School of Education is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
