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Graduate Certificate in
Executive Educational Leadership

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Fully Online
Next ArrowTOTAL CREDITS 12
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NEXT APPLICATION DATE:
December 13, 2024

About this Program


Become a leader in your academic institution! In this online program, you will develop skills in executive leadership to help manage and take strong initiatives in educational contexts.

Our Graduate Certificate in Executive Educational Leadership is primarily designed for school system leaders. The courses correspond to our Kentucky Superintendent Licensure program and thus are a good fit for district-level leaders. In particular, this program is useful for private school and international school system leaders, such as the role of Headmaster.

Designed For

This program is designed for experienced educators, administrators, and policymakers aspiring to assume senior leadership roles in educational institutions. It also caters to professionals in related fields seeking to enhance their leadership skills and strategic vision in educational settings.

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Graduate Certificate in Executive Educational Leadership

Offered by the College of Education

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What You’ll Learn


The Graduate Certificate in Executive Educational Leadership prepares aspiring and veteran educators to lead in their academic institutions.

The required courses provide executive leadership development, focused on historical and current job responsibilities, strategic management, problem solving, and innovative initiatives in diverse contexts. 

Course Examples

  • EDL 676 The School Superintendency
  • EDL 677 School System Administration
  • EDL 678 Strategic Management in Education
  • EDL 682 Leading District Change and Innovation

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How to Apply

Admissions Criteria

  • Experience working as a P12 teacher for at least 3 years is required.

Application Requirements

  • Resume: Limited to 2 pages, providing your name and contact information as well as postsecondary education (all degrees, years awarded, institution names, emphasis area), work experiences, education certifications, professional memberships.
  • Personal Statement: Please write 2-3 double‐spaced pages, word‐processed in either Times New Roman 12‐point or Arial 10‐point, page numbers and your name in upper right corner about why you are applying to the program. If you cite literature/resources to support your comments, adhere to the academic writing guidelines provided in 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
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Program Contact

Lars Björk
Program Director

Deadlines

Fall 2025

Application Due Date:
07/25/2025
Start Date:
08/25/2025

Spring 2025

Application Due Date:
12/13/2024
Start Date:
01/13/2025

Summer 2025

Application Due Date:
04/19/2025
Start Date:
05/19/2025

Why UK Online

Once you become a student, you will have access to a wide variety of academic support services to maximize your success. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

Please view the Admission Criteria section, located under "How to Apply" on this page.

Tuition

The tuition rate for this program is listed at the top of this page. If you still have questions, please reach out to the program representative.

For our fully-online programs, it does not matter what state you live in. The rate is the same no matter where you live.

Online Learning

Yes. Our faculty are happy to meet with our students by phone call, email, or an online meeting. You are also welcome to set up an in-person appointment if you ever find yourself in Lexington.

No, there is no on-campus requirement.

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Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure

Where you live matters when completing distance education activities. If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Distance Learning Authorization & Licensure page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state or country, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state. Please note: Admission and enrollment in a fully-online program can NOT lead to the issuance of a J-1 or F-1 student visa.

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