Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in School Of Administration (Add-On License) in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Graduate Certificate program requires 21 credit-hours of coursework, featuring a six credit-hour year-long internship guided by a principal-mentor and university supervisor. Candidates pursuing a North Carolina principal level I license must also develop an electronic portfolio containing relevant artifacts and evidence to showcase their competency across all seven school executive standards. This 21 credit-hour curriculum, including courses and internship, aligns with the North Carolina State Board of Education's Standards for School Executives and meets all other necessary requirements.
The Add-on Licensure Program is a 21 credit-hour course sequence designed for educators with a master's degree in an education-related field from a regionally accredited institution and North Carolina M level certification. Upon finishing this 21-hour program, participants qualify for recommendation for licensure area 012 Level I (Principal). Applicants must possess three years of successful teaching or relevant school experience. Successful completion results in the UNC Charlotte Graduate School awarding a Graduate Certificate in School Administration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible and to apply for this program, applicants must:
Hold a master's degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 in all previously completed graduate degree coursework
Have three years of successful teaching experience or other professional education experience
Submit a complete r'sum
Submit a valid NC educator license or equivalent
Submit three letters of reference from current or past supervisors (must include principal) that document leadership and administrative experiences and potential for success as a site-based school administrator
Submit a 1-2 page personal statement that addresses professional experiences, future goals, and an understanding that school administrators must possess a comprehensive conceptual, pedagogical, and reflective knowledge base
Follow all admission guidelines established by UNC Charlotte's Graduate School
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Hold a master's degree from a college or university accredited by an accepted accrediting body
Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 in all previously completed graduate degree coursework
Have three years of successful teaching experience or other professional education experience
Submit a complete r'sum
Submit a valid NC educator license or equivalent
Submit three letters of reference from current or past supervisors (must include principal) that document leadership and administrative experiences and potential for success as a site-based school administrator
Submit a 1-2 page personal statement that addresses professional experiences, future goals, and an understanding that school administrators must possess a comprehensive conceptual, pedagogical, and reflective knowledge base
Follow all admission guidelines established by UNC Charlotte's Graduate School
A minimum TOEFL score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (Internet-based) or a minimum IELTS band score of 6.5 required from any applicant whose native language is not English
Tuition
USD
19,645