Post-Master's Certificate in Administration and Supervision - Accelerated Pathway
The Certificate in Administration and Supervision - Accelerated Pathway (formerly Executive Leadership Pathway) is a rigorous 21-credit post-master’s Certificate and can help you obtain the Administration I endorsement in just 10 months. Our program provides you with the conceptual tools and professional preparation to become an accomplished school leader which are aligned with the national Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs).
Fall 2025 Application Fees waived!*
*This offer applies only to Fall 2025 applications submitted between June 2nd and August 1st. Please note that reimbursements are not available for application fees already paid.
The next cohort will begin Fall 2025. Below is the sample schedule for the program.
Program Overview
- Credits: 21
- Delivery: Hybrid
- Next Admission Term: Fall 2025
- Class Duration: 8 weeks
- Format: Full-time
- Time of Completion: 10 months
- Tuition Information
Schedule
Fall 2025- 12 credits
Course | Schedule |
AD651: Leadership and Equity (3crs) |
In Person Dates: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm Friday, September 12, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm |
AD675: Leading Change: School Leadership and Management (3crs) |
In Person Dates: Friday, October 24, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm Friday November 7, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm Friday, December 5, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm |
AD650: Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Leadership (3crs) 8W2: October 20 - December 18, 2025 |
In Person Dates: |
AD688: Internship in Educational Leadership I (3crs) 15 Weeks: August 26 - December 18, 2025 |
Orientation Tuesday August 26, 2025, 6:00pm-8:00pm Synchronous Session Dates: Saturday September 6, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday October 4, 2025. 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday December 13, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm |
Spring 2025- 9 credits (NOTE: Spring 2026 Dates - TBD)
Course | Schedule |
AD662: Leadership, Supervision, and Professional Development (3crs) 8W1: January 13- March 7, 2025 |
In Person Dates: Friday, January 17, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm |
AD668: Policy, Law, and Ethics (3crs) 8W2: March 11 - May 9, 2025 |
In Person Dates: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm Friday, April 11, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:00am-4:00pm |
AD689: Internship in Educational Leadership II (3crs) 15 Weeks: January 19- April 12, 2025 |
Synchronous Dates: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm |
Certification Eligibility
Participation provides eligibility for certification as an Administrator I (assistant in administration, supervisor in instruction, or supervisor in central administration). Our programs are state approved and nationally accredited.
Loyola University Maryland's program is aligned to the code of regulations as identified by the Maryland State Department of Education. Participants must have 27 months of effective teaching performance or effective performance as a certified specialist and provide proof of the successful completion of a 3-credit special education course.
Ready to learn more?
Contact us at education@loyola.edu or 410-617-2990.Attend an Information Session