District Leadership
Online Graduate CertificateGain the knowledge and skills to lead a school district to success with the District Leadership graduate certificate program. This 15-hour non-degree licensure program provides partial fulfillment of Kansas District Leadership License requirements. Students may apply all courses to the Educational Specialist Degree (EdS) with a General School Administration emphasis.
Admission Requirements:
- Candidate must hold a bachelor's and master's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 in master's degree program
- Hold a valid Building Administrator License
Procedural Steps for Certificate:
- Apply for the District Leadership Graduate Certificate through the Office of Graduate Studies
- Submit an Official Transcript
- Petition for completion of the certificate program during the last semester of coursework
Students may enter the program in the Fall semester only.
Career Options:
Most graduates of this program serve as School District Superintendents or Assistant School District Superintendents. Other graduates lead educational organizations, both profit and nonprofit.