The superintendent endorsement only program is designed to prepare graduate students for administrative positions in PK-12 public and private schools. Through coursework and supervised internships, students are provided with a rich knowledge base to analyze administrative practices and promote socially just leadership of schools and organizations with an educational purpose. The program’s schedule is flexible, allowing the student to attend full time or part time as their professional and personal schedules allow.
This program is uniquely designed to further the professional development of education professionals who wish to become leaders with the knowledge and skills to impact positive growth and change in schools, district offices, and at policy levels.
Graduates of this program are prepared to assume school and district administrative and supervisory roles.
Are you interested in enrolling in this program? View the admission requirements and application instructions below or contact the College of Education’s Office of Graduate Admissions at (773) 325-4405.
Licensure/Endorsement
The superintendent endorsement program was designed in response to changes in the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards for Superintendent Preparation Programs. The curriculum developed for this licensure program, is based upon the Educational Leadership Constituent Council’s (ELCC) Standards, State of Illinois Mandates, current research and updated practice.
Program Requirements
The Superintendent Licensure program requires 13 courses (40 quarter hours) in Administration and Supervision, as well as an internship.
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