School Leadership - PMC

Administrative Supervisory Licensure

Level:

Graduate Certificate

Credits required:

27 credits

Cost per credit:

$463

Next start date:

January 5, 2026

About This Program

The school leadership post-master's certificate is designed for school personnel with a Master’s Degree in an education discipline. It prepares potential school leaders for Utah’s Schools by providing training based on the Utah Education Leadership (UEL) standards of the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC).

The Program combines leadership and management coursework with specific curriculum and instruction training to meet the demands placed on today’s education leaders. The program includes a focus on assessment at both the school and classroom levels and the effective use of data to drive decisions in schools. 

The program requires internship experiences based on current USBE policies and includes clinical experiences to connect the learning activities in coursework with the day-to-day needs of modern school settings.

The First Step is a Conversation. Talk to Heather.

Heather Newell

Heather Newell

School Leadership Lecturer
(435) 797-4143
heather.newell@usu.edu

College: College of Education & Human Services

Department: Teacher Education and Leadership

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Students complete a competency-based internship under the mentorship of licensed school administrators. Interns gain practical experience in school leadership across both elementary and secondary settings while participating in reflective seminars to connect theory with practice.

Dive into leadership theory and how it applies to the organizational structure of schools. Topics include systems thinking, change management, school governance, and building collaborative leadership teams.

Examine teaching practices that support students from diverse linguistic, cultural, and ability backgrounds. This course prepares future leaders to advocate for equity and to lead with culturally responsive practices.

Understand the basics of budgeting, resource allocation, and financial decision-making at the school and district levels. Students learn to manage human and fiscal resources ethically and efficiently to support educational goals.

This course provides a foundation in education law relevant to K–12 leaders. Topics include students’ and teachers’ rights, legal responsibilities of administrators, IDEA compliance, discipline policies, and school safety regulations.

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