Educational Leadership Certificate Add-on, Tier II

The University of North Georgia (UNG) offers a fully online, 18-semester-hour Tier II Add-On in Performance-Based School/District Leadership (Certification Only) for those who already hold an Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) or higher degree

The Add-On Certification is a four-semester, fully online program designed for educators who are preparing for leadership positions in public schools.

This online program qualifies candidates for a Tier II credential in Educational Leadership at the Georgia PL-6 certification as a School Building Leader or School District Leader. Candidates entering this program must have Tier I certification at the Level 5, be in a current leadership role requiring the Tier I certification, and have an Educational Specialist degree or higher in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.   

Applicants certified in Georgia should verify with their employer or the GaPSC whether the advanced degree leads to a certificate upgrade or pay increase. The GaPSC provides the Certificate Upgrade Advisor to assist with this process. Out-of-state applicants should also verify with their employer or certification body to verify certificate upgrades.

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Program Quick Facts

  • Qualifies candidates for Tier II certification
  • Online with supervised internship
  • 18 credit hours
  • Federal financial aid not available
  • Ed.S. and Tier I, L or PL certification required
  • Can be completed in 4 semesters
  • Asynchronous classes

Program Application Deadlines

If program capacity is met prior to established admission deadlines, we will stop accepting applications for admission and cancel remaining incomplete applicants. Completing your application earlier is better.

 

Summer Deadline

April 15

How to Apply to the Educational leadership Certificate Add-On, Tier 2

Questions?

For questions about the program, contact:
College of Education
Dr. Jimmy Zoll
Cell: 678-325-8367
Office: 678-717-2309 

For questions about the application process, contact:
Graduate Admissions
grads@ung.edu 
706-864-1543

Professional Licensure and Certification

The University of North Georgia offers degree programs that meet the educational requirements students need to apply for professional licensure and certifications in Georgia. However, the programs may not meet education requirements for licensure or certification in other states.

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