The 36-hour M.Ed. in Leadership offers candidates significant opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in real
educational settings, which will be documented in the E-Portfolios in Anthology. Educators who complete the program will be eligible for Tier I Leadership Certification
in Georgia. The degree may be completed in three consecutive semesters when you follow
the class rotation schedule. 
"I am a mother, wife, and full-time Richmond County Board of Education Gifted Program Specialist. Augusta University Tier 1 Leadership Certificate program provided me with a feasible workload. This program equipped me to excel in my studies and leadership task. The professors were personable and provided guidance for your success. I am excited to further my education at Augusta University."
Samantha Booker
Summer 2019 Graduate
The 21-hour Leadership Tier I Certification Only program offers candidates significant opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in real educational settings, which will be documented in the E-Portfolios in Anthology. Educators who complete the program will be eligible for Tier I Leadership Certification in Georgia. The degree may be completed in three consecutive semesters when you follow the class rotation schedule.
All coursework is delivered online.
Areas of Study
M.Ed. Leadership Tier I
Leadership Tier I Certification Only
M.Ed. in Leadership Tier I Admission Requirements
Leadership Tier I Certification Only Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
GPA: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at the Baccalaureate level (Baccalaureate need not be in education) calculated on all undergraduate work attempted in which letter grades were awarded.
Minimum Degree Requirement: Minimum of a Master’s degree from an accredited program and an accredited college or university. To be used to satisfy degree requirements, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts must show degree earned that is the U.S. equivalency of degree required by the program.
All applicants must possess a valid, level 5 or higher, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to graduateadmissions@augusta.edu.
Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment: Candidates enrolled in Tier I Educational Leadership programs, such as Augusta University’s M.Ed. in Leadership-School Administration, must complete the Georgia Ethics for Educational Leadership Assessment (380) prior to enrollment.
Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to the Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. ALL applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to admissions@augusta.edu.
Forms & Resources
Technology Requirements
Chromebook System Requirements
Operating System:
Chrome 84.0.4147.136 or newer.
Processor:
1.1Ghz or faster.
RAM/Memory:
4Gb Ram
Storage:
32Gb eMMC
Features:
Also Recommended (but not required):
Mac System Requirements
Operating System:
macOS 10.13 or higher
Processor:
minimum Intel Core i3 or equivalent
RAM/Memory:
8GB or higher
Storage:
128GB internal hard drive or larger (256+GB solid state drives preferred, but not
required)
Features:
Also Recommended (but not required):
PC System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows 10 Home or Pro (“streamlined” versions such as Windows 10S are not supported)
Processor:
minimum Intel Core i3 or equivalent
RAM/Memory:
8GB or higher
Storage:
128GB internal hard drive or larger (256+GB solid state drives preferred, but not
required)
Features:
Also Recommended (but not required):
Admission to and completion of a Tier I program (M.Ed. Leadership or Leadership Tier I Certification Only) will not ensure employment in a leadership position, nor will it guarantee a pay increase. According to Georgia law, individuals must be employed by a Local Unit of Administration (LUA) in a position that requires leadership certification in order to receive a pay increase based upon earning Tier I certification.
Educational Leadership – Tier I (Field 700) is the entry-level Educational Leadership
certification. Educators certified in this field may work in school-level leadership
positions below the principal and district-level leadership positions that do not
supervise principals. Any certificate in this field becomes obsolete upon issuance
of a renewable, professional certificate in Educational Leadership – Tier II.
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Augusta University offers several online degree, certificate, and endorsement programs. These programs are designed to meet the criteria for certification, endorsement, and advancement in the subject matter and grade level classifications established by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Each state board establishes their own criteria for teacher/leader certification, which, in addition to educational requirements, may include (but are not limited to) testing requirements, mandatory certifications, minimum years in service, background checks, applications and fees. For questions relating to state board requirements for certification in your state, please contact the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
Federal Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and 34 CFR 66.43 (c) require disclosure by all educational institutions regarding educational requirements for programs leading to professional licensure or certification. Please carefully review the information provided in the program's disclosure statement for the Master of Education in Leadership Tier I.
