Administrator I Certification
Towson University offers three programs that meet the Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) licensure requirements for Administrator I certification. This certification, in addition to a master's degree, is a requirement for supervisors, assistant principals and principals. Completion of the programs listed below will result in a statement printed on the student’s transcript to indicate successful completion of a Maryland Approved Program for Administrator I certification. Students must apply directly to MSDE for the certification.
There are three ways to get the Administrator I Certification:
- Complete the master's degree in Transformational Educational Leadership (M.S.).
- Complete the 18-unit (6 courses) post-Master's Educational Administrator I Certificate (PBC).
- Complete the 30-unit, post-Master's Organizational Change Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS).
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements for Certification 1 | ||
| ILPD 603 | LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| ILPD 667 | CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| ILPD 716 | LEADERSHIP OF THE SCHOOLS | 3 |
| ILPD 740 | EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION | 3 |
| ILPD 781 | SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION | 3 |
| ILPD 797 | INTERNSHIP IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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All incoming students must have a college transcript documenting successful completion of a 3-unit special education course (undergraduate or graduate).
Online Options
The department offers a fully asynchronous online option for all three programs that meet the Administrator I certification requirements. Courses for Administrator I certification are available only to educators at schools or educational settings in the State of Maryland.
Off-Campus Cohort Programs
Programs that meet the Administrator I certification requirements are also available at off-campus locations through school system partnerships offered by the Towson Learning Network.
Towson University Main Campus Program
Programs that meet the Administrator I certification requirements are also available at TU's main campus