Superintendent Certificate

Individuals interested in pursuing the Superintendent Certificate must apply to the EdD program, indicating interest in the Superintendent Certificate in the letter of intent.

The school district superintendent certificate program is designed for students who seek district superintendent certification in the State of Wyoming. Students must complete 26 credit hours of required courses in addition to a comprehensive exam. Successful completion of these courses and the exam also meets the Educational Leadership Constituents Council (ELCC) standards for the superintendency. Wyoming's Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB) has approved these courses for district superintendent endorsement.  Students are also awarded a University of Wyoming Superintendent Certificate.

Program Details

The school district superintendent program requires students to successfully complete 26 credit hours. These include 24 credits of core educational leadership courses and 2 credits of superintendent internship, Following the completion of these 26 credits, students take the comprehensive examination. After passing the comprehensive examination, they receive a UW certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for a school district superintendent endorsement from Wyoming's PTSB.

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Application Process

Individuals interested in pursuing the Superintendent Certificate must apply to the EdD program, indicating interest in the Superintendent Certificate in the letter of intent.