Superintendent/School District Administrator Licensure
Become a school superintendent and deliver an impact in communities and school districts. The superintendent certificate is designed for licensed school leaders who are driven to solve complexities, be innovative and change the educational landscape for the better.
Superintendent Licensure Program Overview
The knowledge base for the certificate program in the superintendency builds on the belief that the success of students and teachers rests in part on the leadership in their schools. As a result, this program is designed for students who have completed master’s degrees and have been certified as school principals.
The curriculum is based on the current Wisconsin administrative content standards for the superintendency, including current research and new conceptions of organizations, leadership, relationships between school districts and their communities, and institutional change.
At program completion, certificates are granted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For more information about education certificates and licensure programs, visit the Marquette University Bulletin.
Program Requirements
Eligibility for the superintendent certificate includes the following required prerequisites and course work. For more information, visit the Graduate School Bulletin.
Prerequisites for Licensure
Wisconsin Teaching license
Three years of teaching experience
Master’s degree
Principal license
Required Course Work - 27 Credits
Course Name
Credits
The Superintendency
3
Advanced Personnel Leadership
3
Advanced Politics and Community Relations in Educational Organizations
3
Advanced Theory and Practice in Educational Finance
3
Advanced Program Planning and Evaluation in Educational Settings
3
History of Education in the United States
3
Curriculum Leadership
3
Advanced Practicum in Educational Leadership
3
Elective Course (students choose with consultation with their advisor)
3
Total Credit Hours:
27
Take the next step towards your future
Application requirements and other important information about Superintendent certificate program at Marquette University are detailed below. We also encourage and welcome prospective students to visit us in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and take a tour of the College of Education facilities on the Marquette University campus.
A completed application form and fee online. On the application, applicants will select Educational Leadership as their program of study, Certificate as their degree, and Superintendent as their specialization.
Transcripts:
If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette1
A personal statement of purpose that includes professional and academic goals.
A resume that includes professional and educational experiences.
For International Applicants only: A TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
For administrative certification applicants only: When their administrative program is complete and they submit their administrative license applications to the state, individuals must have a Wisconsin teacher license and three years of teaching experience.They must also undergo a criminal background check conducted by the state.
March 31 is the priority deadline for summer admission; applications received after this date are considered as space permits. Applications should be received no later than July 15 for consideration for admission for the fall term, if space allows.
Merit-based aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) is available. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.
Program Snapshot
Application Deadlines: March 31 – priority deadline for summer admission. July 15 – priority deadline for fall admission. Applications received after these dates are considered as space permits.
The Master of Education program prepares graduate students to be exceptional educational leaders. Through a systematic focus on the social, cultural, philosophical and historical contexts of education, we are committed to the development of professionals as agents of critical inquiry and social justice.
Through our mission of "cura personalis" we prepare educators to uphold the Jesuit tradition of care for the person, social justice and academic, excellence, ethical behavior and service to the urban community.