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, , 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.