The Educational Leadership Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision program provides licensure eligibility for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal (formerly Administrator I and Administrator II) in Maryland when you already hold a master's degree. The program provides two unique pathways that equip students with the conceptual tools and professional preparation to become accomplished school leaders.
The 18-credit program includes a six-credit internship in your current school assignment/position. The Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision program is state-approved and nationally accredited.
Program Overview
- Credits: 18
- Delivery: Online coursework with in-person internship
- Start in Fall, Spring, or Summer*
- Class Duration: 8 weeks
- Format: Full-time or Part-time
- Time of Completion: 10 months to 2 years**
- Tuition Information
- Application Deadlines and Requirements
Pathways for Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision
Customize your program by aligning the completion time with your life and availability. We currently offer two pathways:
Flexible Pathway Accelerated Pathway
Licensure Eligibility
Participation provides eligibility to obtain Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure (formerly Administrator I and Administrator II) in Maryland. Our program is state-approved and nationally accredited.
Loyola University Maryland's program is aligned with the code of regulations as identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Participants must have 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a certified specialist and provide proof of the successful completion of a 3-credit special education course.
Overview of the Post-Master's Certificate Program
Loyola’s Educational Leadership program offers rigorous, challenging, and relevant coursework to broaden and deepen one’s expertise. The program's four primary strands include:
- the development and understanding of leadership styles
- a comprehensive look at organizational development, school culture, and perceptions of power
- the blending of theory and practice
- and an assessment of curriculum development and how people learn.
Program candidates may complete the state licensure requirements by earning 18 credit hours of graduate coursework from the following six areas: School Administration/Clinical and/or Instructional Supervision, Curriculum Design, Group Dynamics, School Law, and Practicum/Internship.
The program requirements and course descriptions can be found in the Loyola University Maryland Academic Catalogue.
The internship is the capstone experience for students in the Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision. The purpose of the internship is to:
- Provide an opportunity for students to apply and develop their conceptual knowledge and understanding of educational leadership under the guidance of an experienced school leader
- Provide an opportunity to assess and evaluate the performance of the intern in a real administrative and leadership context.
The internship also aligns with the 240 hours required by MSDE to obtain Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure (formerly Administrator I and Administrator II) in Maryland.
Participants must have a master's degree.
If participants plan to apply for the Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal (formerly Administrator I and Administrator II) licensure in Maryland, MSDE requires 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a certified specialist, and proof of the successful completion of a 3-credit special education course.
Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to apply for the Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal (formerly Administrator I and Administrator II) licensure in Maryland.
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Contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.Attend an Information Session
Tamera Harris Murphy, '19, Assistant Principal
The educational leadership program at Loyola is unique because it taught me from my very first class that it’s people over programs. Professors taught us that if you want to create a school community, you must make sure that you hit the heart of the adults in the building.
Courtney Wimbush, '20, ESOL Teacher and Department Chair
When I think about the educational leadership program at Loyola, I think pedagogy perfection— because there is this perfect harmonious blend of theoretical applications for leadership with the real-life application through the internship experience.
Leadership Preparation with a Rigorous, Personal Approach
Loyola faculty are committed to forming genuine relationships with their students,
so that they may serve as true mentors and colleagues throughout your program—and
beyond graduation. Program instructors are all current or former school principals,
associate superintendents, and superintendents who offer a balance of theory and practice.
We are ready to work with you personally to help you explore and tailor your goals
and advance your career to the next level.
Our Jesuit liberal arts heritage powerfully enhances any course of study, ensuring
a values-based approach to our programs, as well as a high level of academic and professional
rigor and quality. You will be a part of a highly active and influential Loyola community—including
a graduate alumni network 30,000 strong—providing the opportunity to build a diverse
professional network, expand your community, and enrich your personal life.
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