The goal of the certificate program is to develop scholars-practitioners who will learn and practice advanced skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing effective research-based strategies in school leadership so they can provide an active, positive, and effective leadership in the areas of supervision, teacher evaluation, financial management, and professional development. The courses provide opportunities for students to apply critical thinking to identify current educational dilemmas and propose appropriate work-based solutions.
| 1 | Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. The degree must be verified on an original transcript duly signed and certified by the Registrar or other responsible officer of the awarding institution directly to Acacia University. Mail or secure electronic delivery is accepted. Applicants submitting transcripts from non-US institutions may be required to have their transcript evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member agency. |
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English language competency – Applicants whose first language is not English and do not have a bachelor’s degree from a university in which instruction is conducted in English must provide evidence of English proficiency. The following are accepted exams and minimum scores required for admission:
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| 3 | For degrees in Education, applicants must demonstrate access to classrooms – confirmation of classroom and connectivity attestation through either a signed form https://www.acacia.edu/required-classroom-and-connectivity-attestation.pdf or declared via the Classroom and Connectivity Access Attestation section in the website admission form. |
| 4 | Ongoing access to computer technology – All Acacia University courses are presented online so each applicant must have a computer and internet access to participate. |
Create a team leadership Supervisory Platform that implements your vision for education leadership in terms of duties and responsibilities
Determine appropriate approaches to developmental supervision and professional development
Create a supervisory plan that implements both clinical supervision and differentiated supervision
Explain the role of the principal in managing school facilities and fiscal management
Explore the expanded supervisory scope of responsibilities that include personnel management, school staffing, school effectiveness, Danielson Framework, coaching, mentoring, and professional development
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE |
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| EDA549 | Principles of School Leadership and Management |
| EDA589 | Personnel Management and Supervision |
| EDA569 | Education Finance |
The School Administration Certificate program is designed for graduate level educators who are presently teachers or administrators in a school setting or have regular weekly access to a school and classrooms.
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