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Executive Leadership Pathway

The Certificate in Administration and Supervision Executive Pathway is a rigorous 21-credit post-master’s Certificate and can help you obtain the Administration I endorsement in just 10 months. Our program provides you with the conceptual tools and professional preparation to become an accomplished school leader which are aligned with the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs).

The next cohort will begin Fall 2024. Below is the schedule for the program.

Program Overview

  • Credits: 21
  • Delivery: Hybrid
  • Next Admission Term: Fall 2024
  • Format: Full-time
  • Format: Full-time or Part-time
  • Time of Completion: 10 months
  • Tuition Information

 

Schedule

Fall 2024- 12 credits 

Course Schedule 

AD651: Leadership and Equity (3crs)
8W1: August 24 - October 18, 2024

In Person Dates:
Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday, September 13, 2024, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday, October 11, 2024, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm

AD675: Leading Change: School Leadership and Management (3crs)
8W2: October 21 - December 19, 2024

In Person Dates:
Friday, October 25, 2024, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday November 8, 2024, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, December 6, 2024, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm

AD650: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Leadership (3crs)
8W2: October 21- December 19, 2024

In Person Dates:
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, October 27, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, December 7, 2024, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm

 AD688: Internship in Educational Leadership I (3crs)
15 Weeks: August 27- December 19, 2024
Orientation
Tuesday August 27, 2024, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Synchronous Session Dates:
Saturday September 7, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday October 5, 2024. 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday December 14, 2024, 9:00am-12:00pm

Spring 2025- 9 credits

Course Schedule 
AD662: Leadership, Supervision, and Professional Development (3crs)
8W1: January 13- March 7, 2025
In Person Dates:

Friday, January 17, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, January 31, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm

AD668: Policy, Law, and Ethics (3crs)
8W2: March 11 - May 9, 2025
In Person Dates:
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday, April 11, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm
 AD689: Internship in Educational Leadership II (3crs)
15 Weeks: January 19- April 12, 2025 
Synchronous Dates:

Saturday, January 19, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, February 3, 2025,  9 :00am-12:00pm
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm

Certification Eligibility

Participation provides eligibility for certification as an Administrator I (assistant in administration, supervisor in instruction, or supervisor in central administration). Our programs are state approved and nationally accredited.

Loyola University Maryland's program is aligned to the code of regulations as identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Participants must have 27 months of satisfactory teaching performance on a professional license or satisfactory performance as a certified specialist as defined in the COMAR regulations to receive the approved Administrator I program stamp.