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    Jul 07, 2025  
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog

Post-Master’s Certificate in Educational Leadership - Tier Two

Location(s): Online


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Program Overview

The 21-hour Tier II Certification-Only program is a performance-based program designed for educators who hold Tier I Educational Leadership certification and a Specialist degree or higher. It provides candidates with extensive opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in authentic educational leadership settings. Upon successful completion of the required coursework and state assessments, candidates may be eligible for Tier II Leadership certification in Georgia. This is an embedded or standalone certificate (non-degree) program.

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Program Contact

Dr. Wayne Hickman
706-737-1496
whickman@augusta.edu

Program Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC), the accrediting agency, as an integral part of the Educational Leadership Preparation Program in the College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University.

Admissions Information

For information on admissions requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of an Individualized Educational Professional Practice Plan
  • Completion of a pre- and post-program self-evaluation rubric
  • Completion of the required assessment (PASL / GACE 347) prior to program completion; administered twice annually (spring and fall) during designated submission windows. Note: Program approval required prior to registering for the Performance-Based Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) or, beginning July 1, 2025, the GACE 347 Educational Leadership Tier II Constructed Response Assessment.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 1 Year
  • CIP Code: 13.0499
  • Program Code: 1CERM-ELTT

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