Apply: Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership

Please note: The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership program does not lead to an academic degree.

Required Materials

• $50 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcript or transcript evaluation from the highest degree earned (e.g., undergraduate degree, or graduate degree)
• A letter of reference (preferably from a building principal or other educational supervisor)
• English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
• Submit a statement of purpose, answering the following questions:
  
  • Three cohorts launching in fall 2025 will meet virtually (Tues., Wed., and Thurs. evenings); while a fourth hybrid cohort may meet partially in-person and partially online (Thursday evening only, location TBA). In your statement of purpose, please rank your cohort preferences by meeting day and modality: Tuesday online, Wednesday online, Thursday online, or Thursday hybrid. Each cohort will meet only on their dedicated day, across the two years of the program.
  • What current and/or previous work experience has prepared you for leadership roles?
  • Why is this leadership program the right fit for you now?
  • Ideally, how would you like to make use of your leadership skills in your school and/or district?
• Resume, demonstrating evidence of at least two years of teaching experience, or education-related, experience

Deadlines

• Applications are currently being accepted for fall 2025. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until cohorts are full or until Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Please contact program coordinators with questions.
• The certificate in teacher leadership program does not support international students in F or J status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.