Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, Tier II

The University of North Georgia (UNG) offers a fully online, 18-semester-hour Tier II Add-On in Performance-Based School/District Leadership (Certification Only) for those who already hold an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) or higher degree

The Add-On Certification is a three-semester, fully online program designed for educators who are preparing for leadership positions in public schools.

This online program qualifies candidates for a Tier II credential in Educational Leadership at the Georgia PL-6 certification as a School Building Leader or School District Leader. Candidates entering this program must have Tier I certification at the Level 5, be in a current leadership role requiring the Tier I certification, and have an Educational Specialist degree or higher in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.   

Applicants certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the Certificate Upgrade Advisor to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body to verify certificate upgrades.

Online with supervised internship

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.