Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 12

Next Session Start: January 13, 2025

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The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership is designed for educators who are interested in advancing into an administrative or supervisory role and becoming more influential in the field of education. The 12-credit hour program offers busy teachers and administrators the flexibility to advance their careers while working full-time.*

What to Expect from Your Program

Develop the fundamental skills required to create and implement your vision as an educational leader.
Explore the intersection of technology, administrative science, human resources, law, facilities management, student learning, organizational management, policy, ethics, and other dimensions related to educational leadership.
Learn strategies for obtaining and retaining influence on school leadership teams.

The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership can help you advance your career in education and become an effective leader in the field.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

*The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership does not guarantee endorsement in VA.

Featured Courses

Featured Courses
Code	Name	Credits
EADM 501	Strategic Leadership	3	Collaboratively and strategically evaluate, develop, and implement an ethical, systematic core set of values, knowledge, and skills that promote continuous school improvement and student academic success and well-being. Includes problem-solving techniques and change processes as part of a philosophy of educational leadership. Cross-listed with EADM 701.
EADM 526	Human Resources & PD	3	Professional competence through engagement in recruiting, selecting, hiring, and retaining staff and professional learning designed to promote reflection, cultural responsiveness, distributed leadership, digital literacy, school improvement, and student and staff success. Includes human resources management, professional development models, evaluation, motivational change theories, and conflict resolution. Cross-listed with EADM 726.
EADM 528	Policy, Law, & Ethics	3	Understanding school law and demonstrating the capacity to model and advocate professional, moral, and ethical standards for a safe, secure, and culturally responsive school community. Includes the identification and application of educational policy development at state, local, and school levels that promote the school mission. Cross-listed with EADM 728.
EADM 545	Student Learning & Well-being	3	Collaboratively and strategically evaluate, develop, and implement culturally responsive, technology-rich, date-informed curriculum, instruction, and assessment for student learning and well-being. Includes student motivation, growth and development, social and emotional earning, differentiated instruction, multi-tiered support practices, and change management strategies for improved student outcomes. Cross-listed with EADM 745.

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Admissions Requirements

Prerequisites

The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership requires a master’s degree from an accredited university if applying for the 700-level courses; however, a bachelor’s degree is acceptable if applying for the 500-level courses.

Application Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2024-25 Tuition Rates

Certificate	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Total Credits	Tuition Cost for Certificate
Certificate in the Law & Higher Education	$250	9	$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Artificial Intelligence for Education	$250	12	$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism	$250	12	$3,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Career Switcher	$250	24	$6,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education	$250	9	$2,250
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership	$250	12	$3,000
Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design	$250	10	$2,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers	$250	12-14	$3,000-$3,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)	$250	10	$2,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate	$250	15-18	$3,750-$4,500
Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12	$250	15	$3,750
Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL)	$250	9	$2,250

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700
Library Orientation	$50 (one-time)

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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“There’s an atmosphere of excellence at Regent.”

Sharon Byrdsong, Ed.D., 2008 K-12 School Leadership

“I was equipped with the critical thinking skills I needed to strategically implement and assess fresh and creative ways to approach instruction and learning. I received consistent encouragement from my professors and cohort to push beyond my personal best in research and daily practice.”

Alicia Langley, M.Ed., 2012 TESOL

“What I love about Regent is being treated not only as a student trying to pursue an education but as a person who is trying to make a difference in the world.”

Jasmine Farnsworth, Doctor of Education, 2022

“I found Regent's School of Education to be a place where I could obtain some of those practical skills I needed to help others. The TESOL curriculum included a good balance of instruction in reading, writing, and conversation skills that I can apply with adults or children.”

Jason Clark, M.Ed., 2010 TESOL

“The program offered a great financing opportunity for teachers, and it also had that caliber of education I was looking for but at a reasonable price. Plus, it’s local, yet also accessible from a distance.”

Kristin Garmin, M.Ed. , 2016 Reading Specialist (with endorsement)