Admission Requirements & Deadlines
Educational Administrator I (Graduate Certificate)
Application Deadlines
The Educational Administrator I (Graduate Certificate) is offered primarily through the Towson Learning Network. If you are interested in applying for a future fall or spring cohort (programs vary) please email Graduate Program Director, Dr. Katherine Orlando, korlando AT_TOWSON, for application deadlines and information.
Admission Criteria
- No GRE scores are required
- Completion of master’s degree in education, administration, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 for full admission or 3.00 for conditional admission. See graduate admission policies for more information.
- Certification as a teacher or licensure as a school professional and currently working in a school or educational setting in the state of Maryland
- Minimum of three years of teaching or relevant professional experience in a public or private school. Educators with two years of teaching experience and significant leadership potential will be considered
- Prerequisite:
- College transcript record of successful completion of a special education course (graduate or undergraduate)
Application Requirements
Applicants will submit the online application, received from TLN, along with the following::
- Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your academic background, professional experience or personal qualities. One recommendation must be from a current school administrator or educational leader who can attest to your professional experience and suitability for leadership (email addresses of recommenders must be entered on application).
- Statement of Purpose: A statement (maximum 2 pages) that addresses:
- Why are you interested in pursuing graduate study in Educational Leadership?
- How do you anticipate that participating in this program would impact your work?
- Resume: A current professional resume
- Teaching Certificate: Copy of teaching certificate or licensure as an educational specialist, as defined in COMAR 13A.12.03.