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Discover the path to educational leadership with UNC Charlotte’s distinguished Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration, catering specifically to professionals in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties of the vibrant Charlotte metropolitan area. This 21-credit-hour graduate certificate is meticulously crafted for individuals aspiring to enhance their educational credentials with a School Administration Certificate, building upon a previously earned master’s degree.
Our add-on licensure program stands as a beacon for those who possess a master’s degree in an education-related field from an institution recognized by the US Department of Education and hold a current “M” level certification from the State of North Carolina. Upon the completion of this engaging 21-hour coursework, candidates emerge fully prepared, with UNC Charlotte advocating for their licensure in area 012 Level I (Principal), marking a significant milestone in their journey toward leadership within the educational sector.
Understanding the demands on today’s educational professionals, UNC Charlotte’s program is designed for flexibility, offering a blended learning format that combines the benefits of face-to-face cohort-style classes held at convenient off-campus locations, with the flexibility of online coursework. This blend ensures that students can balance their professional commitments while pursuing advancement in educational leadership.
Nicolas Allion – Enrollment Team | Debra Morris – Program Director
Embark on your journey to leadership within the educational landscape with UNC Charlotte’s Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration.
Students seeking to “add-on” the Certificate in School Administration to a previous master’s degree must complete 21 credit hours, of which a portion is a supervised year-long internship under the direction of a principal-mentor and a university supervisor.
The School Administration program encompasses a combination of courses in educational leadership, research, technology, curriculum, and instruction. All students must complete the required academic year-long internship under the direction of a principal-mentor and a University supervisor. The internship challenges students to demonstrate a thorough and well-integrated understanding of the basic principles, research findings, and theories covered in their coursework and apply these to educational practice and leadership situations.
June 15 (summer second half term)
Resident: $288.82 per credit hour
Outside of NC Non-Resident: Not applicable
Non Resident: $1,098.21 per credit hour
Please note: Rates are subject to change.