Superintendent of Schools Certification (093)
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The Superintendent of Schools (093) certification program prepares candidates by examining problems of leadership practice for school superintendents through coursework and a yearlong internship.
The curriculum is taught by highly successful superintendents of schools to address the demands and opportunities of the current superintendent role.
Delivery
This is a one-year, 15-credit program consisting of four courses offered in a cohort model. Over two semesters, courses begin with one virtual meeting on a Friday night, followed by on-campus meetings for four alternating Saturdays.
All instructors are experienced superintendents of schools with a track record of sustained excellence. Each cohort will have three adjunct professors who are practicing superintendents in Connecticut.
What will I study?
Academic courses cover all aspects of leading a school system:
- Politics
- Policy
- Governance
- Core Operations
- Leading district-level improvement
- Human and financial resources
Request Information
For more information, fill out the form below or contact Whitney Kolwicz at 203-365-4716, kolwiczw@sacredheart.edu or schedule an appointment.