Superintendent Licensure Program
The Accelerated Licensure Program for Superintendents at The Ohio State University trains high-impact education professionals to become school district executive leaders. As a part of this program, you will receive a rich educational experience while learning from acclaimed professors and mentored by practicing superintendents.
Program Features
A 12-month accelerated program
Develop leadership and communication skills to become a high-performing superintendent
Learn how a school district operates, board of education politics and public relations, finance and administration
Students go through the program with a cohort of colleagues
Cohort members are provided mentorship from the program coordinator and district-based field supervisor during a year-long field experience
Courses
Summer
- ESEADM 7362: Board Politics and Public Relations
Autumn
- ESEADM 7366: Administrative Responsibilities, Policy/Perspectives
- ESEADM 7897: Special Topics: Educational Administration
- Begin Planned School District Field Experience
Spring
- ESEADM 7364: Finance of School Districts
- ESEADM 7189: Planned School District Field Experience
Licensure requirements
Program hours
12
Deadline to apply
Summer Start
Priority deadline: April 1st
Final deadline: April 20th
Prerequisites
Master’s degree and minimum 3 years successful leadership experience
Nomination form
Licensure disclosure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground.
Priority Deadline
A priority deadline means your application will be one of the first received and reviewed by the admissions team. Faculty review applications in the order they receive them, starting with the earliest (priority deadlines) and ending with the latest (final deadline).
Final Deadline
The final deadline is the latest you can submit your application and still be considered for the program. This deadline allows you additional time to submit your application and all application materials.
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