Educational Leadership

Minimum Admission Requirements

• An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale;

• An acceptable GRE or MAT score (see application policy);

• Class B Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or Class A Professional Educator Certificate in a teaching field or instructional support area;

• A minimum of three full years of full-time, acceptable professional educational experience in a P-12 setting, which must include at least one full year of full-time P-12 teaching experience;

• The submission of a portfolio before participation in the assessment process which will include an interview;

• Provision for a writing sample in sit-down format; and a review by the program admission committee. See due date below.

• Three letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant\xc2\x92s principal or supervisor;

• Completed copy (all forms) of most recent performance appraisal to include the professional development component if available;

• Evidence of ability to improve student achievement;

• Evidence of leadership and management potential including evidence of most recent accomplishments in the area of educational leadership;

• Summary statement of applicant\xc2\x92s reasons for pursuing instructional leadership certification;

• Summary statement of what the applicant expects from the program; and,

• The applicant\xc2\x92s vitae.

Application Process

• Complete the online application

• Submit official GRE or MAT scores.

• Submit official transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions attended.

• Submit a statement of purpose.

• Submit 3 letters of recommendation (one from your principal or supervisor).