This Program Is Offered Fully Online.
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.
Course Rotation Schedule Track Sheet
Leadership Tier I Certification Only
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.
Course Rotation Schedule Track Sheet
All coursework is delivered online.
"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
Allison Timmons, Recruiter
Summerville Campus
Suite 366, Rm 363
706-729-2463
In order for an individual to be considered the online application and all materials must be received on or before these deadlines.
M.Ed. in Leadership Tier I Admission Requirements
Leadership Tier I Certification Only 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.
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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.
