Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Education

SUPERINTENDENT LICENSURE
Master of Arts Education

ONLINE SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE

Advance your district-level leadership potential with Muskingum University’s Superintendent Licensure track, delivered fully online. This post-graduate licensure path is built for educators who already hold a principal or administrative specialist license and master’s degree and wish to serve as superintendents.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & LICENSURE FOCUS (100% ONLINE)

  • Post-graduate licensure program for current educational leaders
  • 12 credit hours of professional coursework
  • Internship experience (4 credits) integrated into the program 
  • Designed for candidates who meet Ohio’s requirements (existing principal/admin license + leadership experience) 
  • Coursework covers district leadership, communication, resource management, and organizational development

CURRICULUM & INTERNSHIP BREAKDOWN

Courses

Professional Coursework (12 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 850 Leading the District (3) 
  • EDUC 855 Communications and Advocacy (3) 
  • EDUC 857 Leading for Learning (3) 
  • EDUC 859 Managing Resources (3) 

Internship Courses (4 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 865 Internship: The Superintendent in Action (4) — for candidates who already completed an Administrative Specialist Licensure
  • EDUC 866 Internship: The Superintendent in Action (4) — for those who have not completed an Administrative Specialist Licensure 

To exit the program, candidates must document two additional years of successful educational leadership experience in a position requiring a principal’s or administrative specialist license. 

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A SUPERINTENDENT LICENSE?

Holding a Superintendent Licensure will qualify you for district leadership roles such as:

  • Superintendent or co-superintendent of a school district
  • Executive leadership in curriculum, instruction, or operations at the district level
  • Chief academic officer or assistant superintendent
  • Director roles in specialized departments (e.g. curriculum, assessment, special programs)
  • Serve as a visionary leader shaping policy, strategy, and culture across multiple schools

CAREER OUTCOMES & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this track are prepared for superintendent-level leadership roles, overseeing multiple schools and guiding districtwide educational vision and strategy.

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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

Federal regulations require that Muskingum University publicly disclose whether completing certain programs, which may lead to professional licensure or certification, meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in each state. This disclosure applies to all programming modalities, including on-ground, online, or hybrid. For more information click here.

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