Program Details
For those with a master’s degree in education who want to enhance their careers by stepping into teacher leadership, App State offers a Graduate Certificate in School leadership. This online program imparts knowledge and skills at the administrative level to help improve students’ learning outcomes.
Graduates prepare to work in educational leadership roles. This online teacher leadership program meets NC state requirements for principal licensure. It leads to educational leadership positions such as:
- Department chair
- Assistant principal
- Principal
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Appalachian State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GRE, MATApplication Requirements
Essay/Writing Sample, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Must have at least three years of public school teaching experience or equivalent experience in other settings
- Must have a North Carolina “A” or “M” teacher licensure or the equivalent from another state