Admission Requirements

To be eligible and to apply for this program, applicants must:

• Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 in all previously completed graduate degree coursework
• Have three years of successful teaching experience or other professional education experience
• Submit a complete résumé
• Submit a valid NC educator license or equivalent
• Submit three letters of reference from current or past supervisors (must include principal) that document leadership and administrative experiences and potential for success as a site-based school administrator
• Submit a 1-2 page personal statement that addresses professional experiences, future goals, and an understanding that school administrators must possess a comprehensive conceptual, pedagogical, and reflective knowledge base
• Follow all admission guidelines established by UNC Charlotte’s Graduate School

Certificate Requirements