The Graduate Certificate in School Leadership [Graduate]

The Graduate Certificate in School Leadership offered by the Faculty of Education is for teaching professionals seeking specialization in school leadership. The focus of this certificate is enhancing educators’ leadership knowledge, skills and attitudes. Delivery will be a blended format, including both face to face and online courses.

Entrance Requirements

The Faculty’s admission requirements are a Bachelor of Education degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last ★60 of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

Teacher certification or two years of teaching experience are also required.

Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency (refer to English Language Requirement ). Any one of the following is acceptable:

IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 on each band;
TOEFL minimum score of 93 (internet-based) with a minimum of 24 on the Speaking and Writing Bands, and a minimum of 21 on the Reading and Listening bands, or equivalent

Applicants who do not meet the minimum AGPA requirement but have considerable relevant professional experience may also be admissible. Individuals who feel that this situation applies to them are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, Faculty of Education to discuss their status.

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete four ★3 courses for a total of ★12.

Required Courses (★6):

Elective Courses (★6):

Students must complete two of the following:

Length of Program

All components of the certificate must be completed within 4 years of enrollment from first registration for the certificate.

Laddering

Students who complete the certificate in good standing may be able to use the courses from the certificate to receive advanced standing in selected course-based Master of Education programs in the Faculty of Education. Completion of the certificate does not guarantee admission to a master’s degree program. The certificate may be used for both the basis of admission and laddered into the course-based master degree. Details on laddering can be found in the Calendar under Regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research .