Graduate Certificate in Education Leadership
George Mason University

Program Details

You can gain expertise in the complexities of change, as it applies to education, with the Graduate Certificate in Education Leadership from George Mason University. This online education administration graduate certificate prepares you to create and maintain productive learning environments. The parameters applied through this program include:

  • Reflective practice
  • Continual knowledge acquisition
  • Instructional leadership
  • Innovative and ethical decision-making

Through the online education administration graduate coursework, you gain leadership, research, and communication skills. Other competencies include:

  • Leading schools and communities
  • Supervision and evaluation of instruction
  • Managing financial and human resources
  • Organizational theory and leadership

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

George Mason University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Interview, Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have at least two years of documented successful, full-time teaching in an accredited school.
  • This program fulfills Virginia requirements for an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PK-12. Out-of-state applicants should research the requirements in their state before applying.