The Tier 1 Certification non-degree program offers candidates the opportunity to become certified at Tier 1 in educational leadership (level 5). Candidates must hold a Tier 1 GaPSC certification and a master's degree or higher in a field recognized by the GaPSC as a related field.
Go to the Graduate School website and click on Our Programs, and then click on Certification in Educational Leadership for information on:
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Specific Tier 1 Certification in Educational Leadership Admission Requirements |
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Tier 1 Certification in Educational Leadership Program Completion Requirements |
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| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Area A: Leadership | 12 | |
| Educational Leadership Theories | 3 | |
| Instructional Leadership | 3 | |
| School Law and Ethics | 3 | |
| School Finance and Resource Allocation | 3 | |
| Area B: Elective (Choose one of the following three courses to fulfill the elective requirement) | 3 | |
| Developing Leadership Capacity in Schools and Communities | ||
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Inquiry Based Approaches to Curriculum Development, Revision, and Instructional Improvement |
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| Assessment for School Improvement | ||
| Field based activities are embedded within courses listed under Area A-Leadership and will be conducted at the work site of the candidates and supervised by a Candidate Support Team consisting of a site mentor, VSU Leadership Advisor, and the candidate. | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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The faculty advisor will collaborate with candidates to identify appropriate courses based on the candidates' other graduate-level coursework and professional knowedge and skills.
Additional Requirements
Please note that all students who hold or are seeking this degree and/or GaPSC educator certification must successfully complete EDUC 5999. Prior to being recommended for a clear/renewable Georgia leadership certificate, a candidate must meet the GaPSC Special Requirements (PSC Rule 505-2-20)--Identification and Education of Children with Special Needs and pass the GACE Educational Performance-based Leadership Assessment.
