Education Administration Certificate, K-12
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- Culturally responsive leadership in service to and collaboration with school communities
- Creative personalized instructional practices
- Direct and collaborative supervisory strategies
- Policy, law and advocacy knowledge
- Fiscal responsibility and budget planning
- Sustained and supported internships
Our program affords you the opportunity for certification in Education Administration outside of a master's degree. This certification-only track is for students who do not need to complete the full master's degree to be recommended for Pennsylvania certification, and is based on the recommendation of the program director. The number of credits needed for certification varies based on your previous coursework.
Dr. Kara Eckert shared how her graduate studies in our program prepared her for a successful career as the Director of Instruction & Learning at Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Hear from Kara.
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Accelerate your Career with a Master's Degree
In pursuing the Education Administration Certification Program, you will have the option to further advance in your studies with an M.S.Ed. Education Administration, K-12 degree by taking some additional courses, which can provide additional financial aid opportunities!
Program Information
Our Education Administration, K-12 certificate program will enhance your skills in administration, leadership, management, supervision, and curriculum to support your entire school community.
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Application Process
All Applicants
Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA*
Graduates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary and a teaching certificate will be considered for admission.
Admission decisions are based primarily on the applicant's previous academic record as shown by official transcripts.
*Applicants are customarily expected to have a 3.0 grade point average, based on a four-point scale, in their undergraduate work. However, exceptions may be granted on a limited basis, in which there is substantial additional evidence of a student's academic competency. MAT scores may be required if GPA is below 3.0.
International Applicants
TOEFL/IELTS
Duquesne University requires submission of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores for all non-native English-speaking applicants who attended a university outside of the United States..
Transcript Credit Evaluation
If your transcript(s) is from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report.
The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts.
You may use the following services to request official foreign credential evaluations: World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Visit International Admissions for additional information and requirements.
Rolling Admissions
Our Education Administration, K-12 Certification program has a rolling admissions process. This means you can apply anytime throughout the year.
Required Documents
- Graduate Application
- Official transcripts from accredited college, university or seminary
- International applicants, please see the Transcript Credential Evaluation section in the Admission Requirements section above
- Resume that documents competence and effectiveness in professional work
- One Letter of Recommendation prior to acceptance
- Name and email address of recommender is needed
- Recommender will receive an email prompting them to upload their recommendation for the applicant
- Recommendation must be from individual who can speak about the applicant's academic/professional abilities (i.e. administrator/supervisor recommendation)
- Note: Family, friends and professional colleagues are not acceptable references
Process
Send official application materials to:
OR
- Duquesne University
Office of Graduate Admissions
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Admission Procedure
After the application for admission and transcripts have been favorably reviewed by faculty, the Graduate Office will send you an official notification of admission to graduate study.
Our Program Director
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Dr. Fran Serenka is a leading practitioner-scholar in the areas of education leadership, administration, and supervision. She directs the Educational Administration and Supervision Programs preparing principals, supervisors, and superintendents for their work in schools. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center offering professional development for educational leaders in the areas of customized learning, innovation, and collaboration helping organizations implement the most effective leadership practices.
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