The Tulane School of Professional Advancement offers a Graduate Certificate in Equity-Centered Education Leadership that prepares current and aspiring educators to have a positive impact on society. As a center of educational innovation, New Orleans forms the basis for a unique learning experience that will help you develop the leadership skills needed to function effectively in diverse settings and organizations.
We offer our graduate certificate entirely online, and you can apply the credits you've earned toward a Master of Education or a Master of Public Administration, which will propel you forward in your career in education or civic leadership. After completing your graduate certificate, you will only need to take six additional courses to earn your MEd or eight additional courses and a required residency to earn an MPA.
Our certificate program includes courses in education administration, public finance analysis, educational policy development, and more. Regardless of where your career path leads, you'll be able to pursue your passion.
Our graduate certificate explores subject matter that's at the forefront of primary and secondary education. With the support of faculty and staff members who have held numerous positions in the field, you'll enter the job market prepared to begin your career in education and beyond.
By offering this program online, our goal is to support working adults in their academic pursuits. Canvas, our online learning management system, allows students to keep track of their assignments and access their syllabi and schedules digitally.
To apply for the Equity-Centered Education Leadership Certificate, students should select the graduate application and choose the certificate. Students must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. No GRE is required. Students must submit a 250-500 word personal essay, two letters of recommendation, and their transcripts.
To apply for the MEd degree, students should select the graduate application and choose the MEd- Teaching English Learners. Students must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. No GRE is required. Students must submit a 250-500 word personal essay, their CV, and their transcripts.
To apply for the MPA degree, students should select the graduate application and choose the Equity-Centered Education Leadership concentration. Students must have earned a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Those with grade point averages below 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission, provided they demonstrate significant professional experience in a relevant field. Applicants must submit two statements discussing their interest, relevant experience, and perspectives on the field, as well as a resume, and transcripts.
We offer a 20% discount to full-time teachers and paraprofessionals, including classroom assistants and assistant teachers. Click here for information about SoPA tuition and fees or visit out teacher discount page here.
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