Lead Educational Administration Through Policy, Finance and Strategy
Strayer University’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration prepares students to develop practical knowledge for leading and supporting educational organizations. The curriculum examines educational finance and funding, strategic planning and leadership, public policy, and political influences affecting educational institutions.
Designed for working professionals and flexible learning formats, the certificate examines leadership in educational environments shaped by changing student needs, technology, policy, financial pressures, and organizational transformation. Students develop knowledge to support strategic decision making and effective educational administration.
Core Concepts
- Examine educational finance and funding
- Apply strategic planning and leadership principles
- Analyze public policy and political influences in education
- Understand organizational decision making in educational settings
- Evaluate contemporary challenges affecting educational institutions
Practical Competencies
- Educational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Education finance
- Policy analysis
- Organizational leadership
- Resource management
- Change leadership
- Decision making
- Professional communication
- Educational administration
The credits earned from this certificate may be applied towards the completion of the Master of Educational Design and Technology degree program.
This certificate is only available in an online format. Completion of the certificate does not guarantee a student has met the requirements to apply for public school teacher or administrator licensure in any state, nor that a student will be eligible for pay raises, promotions or other job-related benefits. Students pursuing teacher or school administrator certifications in the public school system should contact their respective state offices of education as well as local school districts to confirm educational requirements before beginning the certificate.
State-Specific Information:
Alabama: Strayer University has been granted authorization by the State of Alabama under Ala. Code §16-5-10(14) (1975) to offer the academic certificate described herein. Because credentials earned in the certificate do not automatically qualify for teaching certification, endorsement and/or salary benefits within the State of Alabama, prospective students are advised to contact the Office of the Alabama State Superintendent of Education and/or their local school district administrators for verification.
Georgia: Due to revisions in program qualification requirements in Georgia, this certificate may no longer qualify students for a certificate-level upgrade. Students seeking a certificate-level upgrade in Georgia should refer to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission, http://www.gapsc.com/home.asp regarding eligibility requirements.
South Carolina: Completion of this certificate will not lead to teacher or administrator certification in South Carolina. Although it is not guaranteed, graduates may be eligible for pay upgrade or promotion.
Virginia: This certificate is not an approved educator preparation program with the Virginia Department of Education and may not lead to licensure in Virginia. For more information, please visit the Virginia Department of Education website at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/.
Students are advised to review the Graduate Degree Conferral Requirements to ensure they satisfy all of the general requirements for a graduate degree, including the minimum grade that must be earned in certain courses.
All courses are 4.5 quarter credit hours.