Tier 2 Educational Leadership: Certification Only

The University of West Georgia is the state's best in preparing certified leaders. As the state's largest and most successful program, UWG developed nearly one-third of Georgia's newly certified leaders in 2020. 

The Georgia Leadership Rule requires candidates have the time and opportunity to lead authentic and genuine school improvement initiatives in a Residency experience. Students will learn by doing, under the direction of a mentor and high-qualified university professor. The program consists of nine credit hours of Residency and 12 credit hours of highly relevant clinically-based courses.

• Official transcripts from all schools that have conferred degrees (Bachelor's, Master's, etc.) are required and should be sent directly to the UWG Graduate Admissions Office.

• Must have "Tier 1", "L", or "PL" Certification in Educational Leadership

• A Specialist degree or higher from a nationally or regionally accredited institution

• Be employed in a leadership position in a local education agency (LEA) as defined by the Georgia PSC

• Be recommended by the Superintendent or designee based on local district requirements (System Approval Form)

• 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on graduate work

• Georgia PSC Ethics for Educational Leadership- Test 380

• Copy of valid leadership certificate

• Written partnership with school district

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.

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