District Superintendent
- Degree Levels:
- Licensure
- Graduate Certificate
The District Superintendent Graduate Certificate in the Educational Administration and Leadership program develops leaders for Minnesota's ever-evolving schools. The program provides coursework leading to eligibility for a District Superintendent license and is approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BOSA).
Courses offered are competency-based and focused on developing the skills and personal traits necessary for successful school administration and leadership. This program is student-centered and provides advanced principles of leadership to guide the practice of educational leaders so they can meet the needs of all learners and achieve more equitable outcomes.
As learning organizations and society continue to evolve, this program is designed to ensure that educational leaders are ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of today and the future. This certificate program is offered through a variety of delivery modes to meet the needs of our professional learners. Upon completion of the Superintendent graduate certificate a graduate may choose to pursue a Doctor of Education, using select courses from this certificate.
Program Requirements
Educational Licensure Programs
Educational Leadership and Higher Education
School of Graduate Studies
Program Highlights
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Specifically tailored to K-12 school personnel seeking district-level leadership
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Individual courses offer through a blend of on campus and online formats
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Fall, spring, and summer courses to accommodate working professionals
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Completion in one year: 30 credits
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Practitioner-focused curriculum
Program Distinctions
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Aligns with the Minnesota Board of School Administrators professional preparation competencies.
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Has been preparing school administrators for Minnesota schools since 1956.
- Since 2000, SCSU has prepared over 600 school administrators for K-12 schools.
- See Celebrations and Milestones below for our alumni success and recognition from the field
Graduate Director
Dr. Steve EmersonPopular Careers
- K-12 School Superintendent
- Executive Directors of Charter Schools
Application Deadlines
| U.S. Citizens | International Outside U.S. |
International Inside U.S. |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 (Priority) | May 15 (Priority) | July 15 (Priority) |
| Spring | Nov. 15 (Priority) | Sept. 15 (Priority) | Nov. 15 (Priority) |
| Summer | May 1 (Priority) | Feb. 15 (Priority) | May 1 (Priority) |