Post-Master's Educational Leadership Certificate

The Educational Leadership Certificate leads to a post-master's certificate awarded by Thomas Edison State College and meets the State of New Jersey's Supervisor Endorsement requirement. To be eligible for the certificate, candidates must:

• hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• hold a standard New Jersey instructional or educational services certificate or its out-of-State equivalent
• have completed three years of successful, full-time teaching and/or educational services experience

To meet the requirements set forth by the New Jersey Department of Education, candidates must earn at least 12 graduate credits to include:

• three (3) credits in general principles of staff supervision in grades preschool through 12
• three (3) credits in general principles of curriculum development for grades preschool through 12
• three (3) elective credits in curriculum development
• three (3) credits in staff supervision and/or curriculum development (N.J.A.C. 6A: 9-12.6)

The New Jersey Department of Education requires six credits in curriculum development, including EDL-520 and EDL-530. The department also requires three credits in staff supervision and allows a three credit elective in staff supervision. To meet these requirements, students must take EDL-540 and EDL-660.

Required courses	Credits
EDL-520: The Cycle of Instructional Leadership	3
EDL-530: Assessing Educational Programs	3
EDL-540: Effective School Leadership	3
EDL-660: Human Resources Administration	3