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K-12 Educational Leadership Certificate

This online 18-hour (six classes) graduate certificate is designed for individuals who already possess a master's degree, work in a K-12 setting and are seeking alternate route certification to become a school principal/school leader. This certificate mirrors the MS in Leadership and Policy Studies School Administration and Supervision concentration.


Required Courses


Program Coordinator

Dr. Charisse Gulosino
Professor of Leadership & Policy Studies
Email | 901.678.5217
Office: 123G Ball Hall

Application Process

NO GRE SCORES REQUIRED. Priority application deadline is April 1 for Summer/Fall admission. 

Each applicant must submit a completed application packet to the Graduate School that includes:

  • A completed admissions application
  • (Graduate School Application) (Graduate School Readmit Application)
  • Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses

In addition, each applicant must submit the following as part of your graduate application:

  • Three letters of professional recommendation on letterhead
  • The admission committee may request a personal interview.
  • The admission decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes, but is not limited to, information contained in the completed application packet described above.

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