Educational Leadership Post Master's Certificate
Certificate Programs
Gain the knowledge and experience needed to take a leadership role in schools.
Prepare for your entry-level administrative or supervisory role in a school or district educational environment.
You'll gain a broad view that encompasses every aspect of the school administrator’s role, from managing human resources and school-community relations to understanding curricular trends, public school financing, facilities operations and legal considerations.
This 18-credit Post Master's Certificate is designed for certified or certification eligible teachers and specialists who hold a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. It is also appropriate for individuals who aspire to Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Supervisor of Instruction positions but are not presently certified teachers or certified specialists. It is an advanced certificate aligned with the standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education for Administrator endorsement.
Location
Online
This is solely an estimate based on Fall/Spring 2026-2027 Tuition Rates and Fees. This estimate is not a guarantee and all inquiries regarding billing should be made to FSU's Billing Office.
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Educational Leadership Post Master's Certificate Highlights
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Earn a Certificate aligned with the standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education for Administrator endorsement.
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Attend courses that are offered online and in a remote, evening setting to accommodate your busy, working-professional lifestyle.
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Compete a semester-long Practicum working in an administrative and supervisory capacity, which can be completed within your school district’s program offerings and facilities and within the school’s academic calendar.
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Explore leadership concepts in school law, human resources, finance, and operations that will equip you with the knowledge to lead in an educational setting.
What can I do with an Educational Leadership Certificate?
Median pay for school principals (BLS 2025)
Related Occupations
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Coordinator of Professional Learning
Director of Education
What will I Learn in the Educational Leadership Certificate program?
You will receive a broad view that encompasses every aspect of the school administrator’s role, from managing human resources and school-community relations to understanding curricular trends, school financing, facilities operations and legal considerations. You will also obtain licensure for the school building-level principal position by coupling your studies with courses prescribed by the Maryland State Department of Education.
The Post-Master Certificate in Educational Leadership is an advanced certificate aligned with the standards set forth by the Maryland State Department of Education for Administrator I endorsement. This certificate is designed for certified teachers who hold a Master’s degree from a fully-accredited institution of higher education. The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for entry-level positions in educational leadership by equipping them with the techniques, skills, and concepts appropriate to the field. Each post master’s certificate candidate will be thoroughly introduced and tested for mastery of the standards-based assessments – on multiple occasions - throughout the coursework.
Our Alumni
Our educational leadership graduates have secured successful and rewarding careers in school settings as elementary, middle, and high school principals overseeing all operations, including coordinating curriculums, managing staff and providing a safe and productive learning environment for students.
Why choose Frostburg State University for Graduate School?
Hear from a few of our alumni on the benefits of a graduate degree from Frostburg State.
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