Graduate Certificate in K-12 Education Leadership

The Tulane School of Professional Advancement offers a Graduate Certificate in K-12 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.

Tuition: $1,119 per credit Tuition Calculator

Work Toward a Master's Degree in Public Administration

We offer our graduate certificate entirely online, and you can apply the credits you've earned toward a Master in Public Administration, which will propel you forward in your career in civic leadership. After completing your graduate certificate, you will only need to take eight additional courses to earn an MPA. Get an idea of some of the career pathways you can pursue with a graduate certificate or an MPA by checking out our YouTube playlist.

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Explore a Range of Career Opportunities

Earning a K-12 Education Leadership certificate from Tulane SoPA will prepare you for a variety of roles, including 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.

Certificate Requirements
MPAD 7100	Educational Leadership and Policy for Changemakers
MPAD 7110	An Introduction to Education Finance and Budgeting: Implications for Strategy, Equity and Change
MPAD 7120	Reimagining and Leading Education Systems for the Future
MPAD 7130	Leading Learning

Learn From Experienced Professionals

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.

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Enjoy the Flexibility of Remote Learning

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.

Open new doors by earning a Graduate Certificate in K-12 Education Leadership from Tulane SoPA. Apply today to get started.

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