Become a school superintendent and deliver an impact in communities and school districts. The superintendent certificate is designed for licensed school leaders who are driven to solve complexities, be innovative and change the educational landscape for the better.
The knowledge base for the certificate program in the superintendency builds on the belief that the success of students and teachers rests in part on the leadership in their schools. As a result, this program is designed for students who have completed master’s degrees and have been certified as school principals.
The curriculum is based on the current Wisconsin administrative content standards for the superintendency, including current research and new conceptions of organizations, leadership, relationships between school districts and their communities, and institutional change.
At program completion, certificates are granted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For more information about education certificates and licensure programs, visit the .
Eligibility for the superintendent certificate includes the following required prerequisites and course work. For more information, visit the .
Course Name |
Credits |
| The Superintendency | 3 |
| Advanced Personnel Leadership | 3 |
| Advanced Politics and Community Relations in Educational Organizations | 3 |
| Advanced Theory and Practice in Educational Finance | 3 |
| Advanced Program Planning and Evaluation in Educational Settings | 3 |
| History of Education in the United States | 3 |
| Learning and Curriculum Theories | 3 |
| Practicum in the Superintendency | 3 |
| Elective Course (students choose with consultation with their advisor) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Application requirements and other important information about Superintendent certificate program at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ are detailed below. We also encourage and welcome prospective students to visit us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and take a tour of the College of Education facilities on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ campus.
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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Priority Application Deadlines
After these dates, applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.
The Master of Education program prepares graduate students to be exceptional educational leaders. Through a systematic focus on the social, cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of education, we are committed to the development of professionals as agents of critical inquiry and social justice.
Through our mission of "cura personalis" we prepare educators to uphold the Jesuit tradition of care for the person, social justice and academic, excellence, ethical behavior and service to the urban community.
