Educational Leadership: Administrator Certification
Leads to WA State P-12 Principal and /or Program Administrator Certification


Is this program for me?
City University of Seattle's Educational Leadership: Administrator Certification graduate certificate program is designed for aspiring school principals and program administrators. If you are currently an education leader with a master's degree or higher seeking Washington State certification as a principal or program administrator, this program is for you.

What will I learn?
Through classroom and field-supervised experience, you will gain vital knowledge in the areas of school leadership and administration, educational reform, and instructional supervision. You will participate in a practicum that focuses on the daily challenges administrators face, developing important leadership skills.

Why CityU?
Convenience of weekend classes, accessibility of CityU's numerous campuses and high placement rates are a just a few of the reasons why you would choose our highly recognized program. In addition, our instructors are respected professionals who teach in class what they do for a living.

Five easy steps to get started
If you have a Masters Degree (or higher) and wish to pursue certification as a WA State Principal or Program Administrator, this program may be for you.

Course Descriptions
Total Required Credits 36 Credits
Educational Leadership Emphasis 24 Credits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Internship 12 Credits
 
 
 
 
 
 

Classes are typically held one weekend per month (face to face) plus online learning.


OSPI reports that for the 06-07 year CityU had the more students qualify for Principle certification than any other WA university.