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School Administration, Post-Master’s Certificate

Program Overview

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.

Flexible Learning for Busy Professionals

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.

Program Contacts

Nicolas Allion – Enrollment Team | Debra Morris – Program Director

School Administration, Post-Master's Certificate at a Glance

Delivery
Online & In Person
Credits
21 Credit Hours
Admits
Summer

Program Highlights

Off-Campus Cohort Instructional Sites

Embark on your journey to leadership within the educational landscape with UNC Charlotte’s Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration.

Courses

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.

Admissions & Requirements
Application Deadline

June 15 (summer second half term)

Tuition

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.