Superintendent Licensure

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Miami University’s Department of Educational Leadership offers the Superintendent Licensure courses online. Admission is made on a rolling basis and you can enter the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester. Apply as non-degree.

The program aims to build the capacity of leaders who aspire to the complex, multi-dimensional, and rewarding work of the Superintendency.

ABOUT THE Department

Curriculum and Illustrative Courses

The curriculum for coursework is guided by the Department of Educational Leadership’s Four Guiding Principles:

Leadership is an intellectual, moral, and craft practice situated in the cultural, political, and social contexts of institutions and societies.
Educational leadership is both positional and non-positional in form; it is a process of power-sharing rather than power-imposing, which works toward collaboration, emancipation, and empowerment.
Educators commit to the community. The building and development of diverse, inclusive communities are never assumed and should be continuously nurtured, interrogated, and supported.
Educational leaders understand and navigate the present environment to work towards transforming organizations and the individuals within them to become more democratic and socially just.

The 12-credit program’s courses infuse authentic learning experiences while emphasizing the “craftlike” nature of school district leadership. Coursework is offered in an online synchronous format, usually over Zoom. Students may begin the program in either the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Fall
- EDL 710S Superintendent Internship (academic year enrollment)
Spring
- EDL 727 School Business Affairs and Physical Resources
Summer
- EDL 729 Board-Superintendent-Staff Relationships
- EDL 782 Social Justice and Transformation

full Program Requirements

Scholarship Opportunity

T.E.A.M. Scholarship

The Teacher Education Access at Miami (T.E.A.M.) Scholarship provides a discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio PK-12 Educators.

T.E.A.M. Scholarship information

The experience in Miami University’s Superintendent Licensure program was one of relationships and professionalism. The professors and content provided me with the necessary tools and mindset to dig deeper into the day-to-day experiences I had as an educational leader. I was able to evaluate decisions above me, at the building, and within the teacher ranks with an increased sense of clarity and understanding. I highly recommend this program as you leave with not only a higher sense of purpose but a solid network of administrators of which to continue your career.

Dr. Charles Ogdan ’19

Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning, Forest Hills School District

The Superintendent Licensure Program at Miami provided me with multiple authentic learning opportunities to participate in discussion and collaboration with superintendents and treasurers to provide a better understanding of the position and the role within a school district. The program was intentional in providing literature and assignments that were applicable to the district you served and pushed you to step up and engage in environments required to extend your leadership ability. I’m thankful for the program and most importantly, thankful to the professors that provided authentic learning experiences and promoted growth as a leader.

Adam Puthoff

Superintendent, St. Henry Consolidated Local Schools

Admission and Licensure Information

Admission Requirements

Superintendent Licensure Graduate Certificate candidates will submit the Miami University Graduate School’s Graduate Certificate application. Applications for admission are reviewed upon completion.

Additional application materials:

Copy of your valid Principal or Administrative Specialist license
One letter of reference from a colleague or supervisor who can attest to your professional work, potential for successful graduate study, and potential for making a positive contribution as a leader in an educational context.
One letter of reference from your current superintendent or designee stating that they recommend you for the Superintendent Licensure Certificate program and they or their designee will support your completion of the program’s superintendent internship requirements.
Unofficial transcripts of all college work completed. Transcripts will indicate an earned cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75, and graduate degree received.

Ohio Department of Education Licensure

The State of Ohio requires applicants to hold a valid principal or administrative specialist license for supervising prekindergarten through grade twelve, or administrative duties in a school system.

Applicants must have three years of successful experience in a position as a principal or administrative specialist while holding their respective licenses and pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) 015 Educational Leadership licensure exam. Visit the Ohio State Board of Education’s Licensure site for complete details..

Admission and Funding

This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins

Learn what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and be anything. We are here to guide you every step of the way as you prepare for admission, enrollment, and future success.

Contact Us

Guy L. Parmigian, Ph.D., (he/him)
Superintendent License Program Coordinator
Assistant Clinical Professor
McGuffey Hall 300E
Oxford, OH 45056

513-529-0120
[email protected]