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Tier II Educational Leadership (Certification)

Piedmont University offers two paths to Tier II - Certification Only OR EdD Educational Leadership. Candidates must begin their Tier I Certification prior to pursuing Tier II Certification. It is important to note that several of our Tier II Certification Only courses are also part of our EdD Educational Leadership program which also provides you with Tier II certification. We have found that many of our Tier II Certification Only candidates decide to remain at Piedmont University and complete their EdD Educational Leadership degrees.

Tier II Educational Leadership Certification Only is reflected below.

Certification Program

Required Courses

EDD 8831ETrends and Issues in Curriculum Leadership

3
EDD 8862EEducational Law, Ethics, and Policy

3
EDD 8870EProgram Design and Evaluation

3
EDEL 8871ELeading Change for School/District Improvement

3
EDEL 8872EOrganizational Leadership

3
EDEL 8873ESchool/Community Relationships

3
EDEL 8874EHuman Resources Management

3
EDEL 8875ESchool and District Resource Management

3
EDEL 8882EEducational Leadership Residency I

1
EDEL 8883EEducational Leadership Residency II

1
EDEL 8884EEducational Leadership Residency III

1
EDEL 8885EEducational Leadership Residency IV

1
EDEL 8886EEducational Leadership Residency V

1
Total Credit Hours:29

Total Credit Hours: 29

If you prefer to receive your EdD in Educational Leadership, which will also provide you with Tier II on your teaching certificate, please click here.