District Level Leadership, GCRT

Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2026-2027. Learn more about Graduate College Academic Regulation 7.0.

Total Hours: 12

Required Courses
Select four courses (12 hours) from the following:12
Evaluating District Programs
Politics, Power and Partnerships in Education
Literature Review for School Improvement
School Leadership, Culture and Ethics
Theoretical Foundations of Leadership
Research Traditions in Educational Leadership
Data for District Improvement
Special Topics in Education Law
Strategic and Financial Planning in Educational Organizations
Schools as Human Systems
Internship in Education II
Total Hours12

Completion of the Graduate Certificate in District Level Leadership fulfills part of the requirements for recommendation to the Oklahoma State Department of Education for superintendent certification. Additional courses or internship experiences may be required for superintendent certification. Advisement is provided by EDLE faculty. 

Graduate College Certificate Requirements

Learn more about Graduate College 2026-2027 Graduate Certificate Program Requirements. Check the General Graduate College academic regulations for minimal GPA, language proficiency and other general requirements.