Educational Leadership Certificate
The Post-Professional Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed to provide specific background, education, and tools to licensed teachers to prepare them to address the needs of preK-12 students in a leadership or administrative capacity. The certificate includes coursework in school law, evaluation of instructional personnel, special education, school finance, and educational leadership. The certificate also includes a 240-hour internship in school administration.
The certificate provides participants with the necessary coursework to satisfy the Level 1, Option 3 requirements for endorsement in preK-12 Administration and Supervision under the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel in Virginia. The Level 1, Option 3, alternate route to licensure for school personnel allows an employing school division superintendent to recommend an individual for endorsement if the individual has a completed master’s degree, a current teaching license, passing scores on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment, and coursework in specified areas. The certificate program is not a state-approved educator preparation program at Radford University, and thus, the University will not submit paperwork for adding the endorsement to the individual’s teaching license; however, successful completion of the certificate program may enable a participant to be recommended by their superintendent for the endorsement from the Virginia Department of Education.
Campus Information
Radford
Located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, Radford University provides a stunning backdrop for learning and exploration. Campus is 36 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia on Route 11 and I-81 in the New River Valley.
Intakes
- Jan
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Political science doesn't prepare students for A career. Political Science prepares you for DOZENS of careers. How can we say that? Because Political Science immerses you in the skills that employers want:
- Critical thinking,
- Information literacy,
- Oral and written communication,
- Ethical citizenship,
- Problem solving,
- Understanding of diversity/global issues,
- Collaboration
Political Science majors get jobs. In fact, Political Science is a growth industry. Many employers hire Political Science majors over others because our unique set of skills makes our majors ready to engage in high-level strategic work from Day One on the job. Political Science majors are leaders, whose knowledge of history and culture assist them in dealing with clients and dealing with new market trends. A survey of employers for the American Association of Colleges & Universities found that critical thinking, clear communication, and problem solving were more important than any particular undergraduate major in hiring decisions. These are exactly the skills developed and reinforced in Radford’s general education and Political Science curricula.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Freshmen applicants who meet the following criteria will receive direct admission to Radford University
- Submission of high school transcript. An unofficial copy may be used for admission review; however, an official copy is required prior to enrollment.
- 3.3 cumulative GPA
- Passing grade in Algebra II
- * To be admitted directly to the nursing program, applicants must have a 3.5 GPA and a passing grade in either Biology and Chemistry OR Anatomy & Physiology. Nursing applicants with a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49 are eligible for admission to Radford University as a pre-nursing student.
TOEFL 68
IELTS 6.0*
SAT 480**
PTE 50
TIE B2
Duolingo 95
HKDSE 4
Cambridge/IGCSE B2
Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) 60
NCUK (EAP) C
Norwegian Vitnemal 5
TOEIC 620
EIKEN Pre?1
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
26734 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD