Non-Degree Seeking (NDS): School Superintendent Pathway

Non-Degree Seeking (NDS): School Superintendent Pathway (0875) [Program of Study]

The Non-Degree Seeking: School Superintendent Pathway is a 16-hour pathway, delivered in a fully online format. This pathway does not lead to a degree or certificate. For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.

• This is a Non-Degree Seeking Pathway which DOES NOT qualify for Financial Aid

In order to complete this pathway option, a student must:

1. Have a valid Oklahoma teacher certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, Elementary/Secondary, Secondary, Vocational-Technical, Library Media Specialist, or Speech-Language Pathology.
2. Have a Master’s Degree and certification as a school principal or meet alternative certification requirements for school principal certification.
3. Have two years of full-time teaching experience in public or private schools accredited under a valid state-issued teacher credential.
4. Have two years of administrative or supervisory experience in public or private schools accredited under a valid state-issued teacher credential.
5. Have two years of relevant work experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
6. Have received a passing score on the subject area competency exam.
7. Submit a plan to the Director of Teacher Education at ECU for completing an alternative certification pathway within three years.

• This certificate SHALL NOT exceed three (3) years and SHALL NOT be renewable.
• This pathway does not guarantee certification. Please refer to the certification laws of your state.

For additional information and current Programs of Study, please visit the Academic Catalog and Graduate Handbook.