Online Ed.S. District Level Leadership Certificate

• Indiana Licensure Track:
  • Completed a master's degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The degree must be verified on official transcripts and sent directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate-level courses from master’s degree-granting institution.
  • Currently employed by or have access to a P-12 public or non-public school corporation in which a superintendent (or other central office administrator who holds a superintendent’s license) is willing to serve as a mentor for the internship phase of the program. -- Submission of a completed internship agreement form with an appropriate central office administrator signature will be required prior to the beginning of the program.
  • Hold a current, proficient practitioner teaching or administrator license issued by any state in the United States.
  • Submit experience verification letter(s) signed by an employer on letterhead stating position and at least three years of instructional experience.
  • Submit a signed SILD FERPA Release Form.
  • Present at least three letters of recommendation; one must be from the current superintendent in the district or corporation in which the candidate is employed.
• Ohio Licensure Track:
  • Completed a master's degree from a college or university that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by both the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The degree must be verified on official transcripts and sent directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • Graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher in graduate-level courses from master’s degree-granting institution.
  • Currently employed by or have access to a P-12 public or non-public school corporation in which a superintendent (or other central office administrator who holds a superintendent’s license) is willing to serve as a mentor for the internship phase of the program. -- Submission of a completed internship agreement form with an appropriate central office administrator signature will be required prior to the beginning of the program.
  • Hold a current administrator license (principal or administrative specialist) obtained through a traditional university licensure program and issued by any state in the United States.
  • Submit experience verification letter(s) signed by an employer on letterhead stating position and at least three years of successful experience as a principal or administrative specialist while holding the respective license.
  • Submit a signed SILD FERPA Release Form.
  • Present at least three letters of recommendation; one must be from the current superintendent in the district or corporation in which the candidate is employed or where they will be completing their program requirements.

• Successfully complete all courses and a six month internship.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
• Candidates must pay all tuition and fees to receive a diploma and be recommended for licensure.

Clinical Requirements

All Ed.S. candidates must complete a three-credit-hour Internship spanning six months in accordance with NELP Standard requirements. Candidates should anticipate paying an additional clinical experience fee during EDL 718 to remunerate the services of a mentor.

All candidates must secure an Internship Mentor at the school district in which they are currently leading or teaching.

The mentor administrator must have a superintendent's license and be able to attend scheduled video conferences with the university professor. The Internship Mentor will work with the candidate throughout the course of the Internship to provide real-world district-level leadership opportunities.

Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.

Education programs at Indiana Wesleyan University are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), 1140 19th Street, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20036, 202-223-0077.