May 09, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin

Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration


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Graduate Study at USI  >> Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education  

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24 Credit hours

The online Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration is designed to prepare teachers for leadership roles in P-12 school corporations/districts. Upon completion of the 24 credit hour program, the passage of the required licensure test, and the required teaching experience, graduates may be eligible for an Indiana Building-Level Administrator License.

Admission Requirements

Refer to the Admission  section of the bulletin for information about Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process. Additional program admission requirements include:

  • A master’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher
  • A valid Indiana teaching license

Program Requirements

  • Maintain a 3.0 or higher grade-point average at USI
  • Earn a grade C or better in all required courses in the program

Note: At the conclusion of the program, appropriate content tests are required prior to applying for building-level administrator license.

Educational Leadership and Administration Internship Sequence (3 hours)


Students complete the courses in the 3-hour internship sequence in three consecutive semesters. Note: These courses must be taken at USI. Transfer credit will not be accepted for the internship sequence.

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