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).

The next cohort will begin Fall 2025. Below is the sample schedule for the program.

Schedule

Fall 2025- 12 credits 

Course	Schedule
AD651: Leadership and Equity (3crs) 8W1: August 23 - October 17, 2025	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) 8W2: October 20 - December 18, 2025	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: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday, October 26, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday, November 9, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm
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 Saturday, January 18, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm Friday, January 31, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, February 1, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday, March 1, 2025, 1:00pm-5:00pm
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 Saturday, February 1, 2025,  9 :00am-12:00pm Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm Saturday, April 12, 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.