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Executive Leadership
Superintendent Program
The
Executive
Leadership
Superintendent
Program
is a
new
post-master's
certificate
program
designed
for
experienced
professionals
featuring:
- A
research-based,
coherent
and
relevant
cur
riculum,
with
an
emphasis
on
adaptive
leadership.
- 11-month
program
of
study,
including
an
intensive
internship
- Cohort
group
structure
that
supports
learning
and
professional
relationships
- Weekend
course
schedules
designed
for
working
professionals
- Leadership
coaching
support
for
graduates
of
the
program
Values-Based
The
program
and
curriculum
are
anchored
to
the
vision,
mission
and
values
of
Seattle
University
and
the
College
of
Education:
preparing
ethical
and
reflective
professionals
for
quality
service
in
diverse
communities.
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The New Cohort
for
the
new
Executive
Leadership
Superintendent
Program
begins
August,
2008.
There
are
three
ways
to
enter
the
program:
- Post-Master’s Superintendent Certificate
Applicants with a master’s degree can apply to the 31 credit program.
- Specialist Degree in Educational Administration
Applicants with a master’s degree can earn the EdS with 45 credits including coursework needed to qualify for state certification as a superintendent.
- Educational Leadership Program (EdD)
Applicants with a master’s degree can earn a doctorate and qualify for certification as a superintendent by enrolling in the Educational Leadership Program.
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Leadership
Coaching
Executive
Leadership
Superintendent
Program
graduates
who
are
certified
as
superintendents
will
be
eligible
to
participate
in a
leadership
coaching
program
which
will
support
new
superintendents
through
mentoring,
coaching,
and
ongoing
professional
development.
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Admission
Criteria
- A master’s degree from an accredited institution, evaluated to ensure that applicant has met graduate level educational requirements
- Two recommendations from supervisors within the past five years
- One year of successful relevant professional experience in a leadership role
- Interview with the program director
- On-site writing sample
| Sample Program - Total 31 credits |
| Summer 2007 |
Fall 2007 |
Winter 2008 |
Spring 2008 |
Summer 2008 |
| Superintendent Seminar I |
Superintendent Seminar II |
Superintendent Seminar III-5 cr |
Superintendent Seminar IV-5 cr |
Superintendent Seminar V-5 cr |
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Internship-2 cr |
Internship-2 cr |
Internship-2 cr |
| 5 credits |
5 credits |
7 credits |
7 credits |
7 credits |
This
program
of
study
satisfies
the
Washington
State
Superintendent
Certificate
and
the
Interstate
School
Leaders
Licensure
Consortium
(ISLLC)
Standards.
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Curriculum
Organizing
Themes
- Superintendent as Systems Level Leader
- Superintendent as Leader of Adaptive Change
- Superintendent as Instructional Improvement Leader
- Superintendent as Learning Organizational Leader
- Superintendent as Leader of High Impact Teams
- Superintendent as Political and Community Leader
- Superintendent as Reflective Practitioner
- Superintendent as Scholar and the Application of Knowledge
- Superintendent as Ethical Leader
- Superintendent as Leader for a Just and Humane World
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Program
Faculty
Get
to
know
the
program
faculty.
Click
on
here
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Contact
Information
Program
Director:
Michael
Silver,
Ph.D.
Phone:
206-296-5798
Email:
silverm@seattleu.edu
Program
Coordinator:
Rich
McCullough,
Ph.D.
Phone:206-296-6141
Email:
mccullor@seattleu.edu
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