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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