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The Superintendent’s licensure program at Ashland University is designed to provide superintendent’s candidates with an understanding of the school district organization and the process needed to gather, analyze and use data for ethical relevant decision making. Opportunities will be available for candidates to learn current theories from professors, many of whom were practicing superintendents, to help frame and solve real life educational problems.
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Ashland University has an Educational Administrative program for the Superintendent’s License that will help candidates meet the educational leadership challenges for the 21st Century. The demands of students in the 21st Century will be great, and Ohio’s schools will need strong leaders to provide direction and support for Ohio’s educators and students. Ohio superintendents will help ensure that all students possess the knowledge and skills for present and future success.
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The Superintendent’s licensure program at Ashland University is designed to provide superintendent’s candidates with an understanding of the school district organization and the process needed to gather, analyze and use data for ethical relevant decision making.
Opportunities will be available for candidates to learn current theories from professors, many of whom were practicing superintendents, to help frame and solve real life educational problems.
Is this program for me?
- I am an administrator who wants to gain additional knowledge and skills to be an effective school district leader
- I would like to acquire a school superintendent’s license through being part of a high quality program with personalized attention and flexible course options
- I believe that I can make a positive difference in the lives of children
Ashland University provides other opportunities to study the following areas that are essential to the understanding of the effective superintendent:
- Organizational Theory
- Technology as a Tool
- Community Engagement
- Communication and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking and Creativity
- Curriculum, Research, & Evaluation
- School Finance
- Buildings and Facilities Management
- Administration of Personnel Services
- Instructional Leadership
- Problem Solving and Resolution
- Relationship Building
Where can I take courses?
Location & Delivery
Courses for this licensure are offered at the following locations:
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| Columbus Center | |
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| Cleveland Center | |
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| Massillon/Stark Center | |
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| Elyria Center | |
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Note: Online courses do not require students to attend classes at a graduate center. Hybrid courses are a combination of online and face-to-face classes. Hybrid and online sections of classes are not available for every course during every term. See the Graduate Course Rotations and the current Schedule of Graduate Course Offerings for additional information.
Facts About Licensure & Endorsement
The facts about Licensure & Endorsement at Ashland University
The Dwight Schar College of Education offers numerous licensure and endorsement programs that provide new career avenues for educators. Adding an endorsement to expand a current teaching license? Looking for a new area in which to teach? Considering an administrator’s license? Our programs, with their integration of theory and practice, meet the changing needs of educators.
Quality Programs
The College of Education has been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for more than 30 years. Our programs have been approved by their recognized specialized professional associations and the State of Ohio. Many of the licensure and endorsement programs can lead to a Master’s degree. Begin with the endorsement or licensure program and eventually earn an additional degree.
Convenient Locations
The College of Education’s licensure and endorsement programs are offered at the Ashland campus, as well as four regional centers located in Columbus, Cleveland (Warrensville Heights), Elyria, and Massillon, OH. Courses are provided at the centers, online, and in hybrid (combined face-to-face and online) formats.
Personalized Attention
Ashland’s “Accent on the Individual” is a motto that represents how we do business. M.Ed. program directors at each center and the Director of Teacher Licensure and Testing review transcripts, assist with the application process, and advise students as they move through their programs. Within the classroom, our faculty believe that small class numbers, individualized attention, and quality instruction lead to purposeful learning experiences.
Academic Department Info
Academic Department:Educational Administration
The mission of Faculty and Staff in the Department of Educational Administration is to provide a high quality education for aspiring administrators. Our goal is to prepare ethical...read moreMeet our Faculty...
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