College of Education
Leadership Endorsements
In addition to full field certification preparation, Georgia State University offers preparation for school leadership endorsements in five specific fields of school leadership. They are: (a) Director of Media Centers; (b) Director of Special Education; (c) Director of Vocational Education; (d) Instructional Supervision; and (e) Director of Pupil Personnel Services. All of these programs require appropriate teaching or school experiences and admission as graduate students. These programs require at least a master’s level certificate in the teaching or service field in which the leadership endorsement is being sought. Completion of nine semester hours of acceptable graduate credit including three semester hours in each of the following areas qualifies students for master’s or specialist level endorsement, depending upon the current level of certification:
- Organizational Leadership
- Supervision of Instruction
- Curriculum Development
The courses in these areas will be determined in consultation with an adviser within the department offering the field or program in which the leadership endorsement is sought.
Total hours for endorsement: minimum of 9 semester hours.