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Earn a certificate, master’s, or doctorate — one step at a time.

Big goals start small at ������ý����. Start with a certificate that fits your career path, then stack it into a master’s without losing time or credits. With flexible online and hybrid options, you can keep moving forward on your terms.

How stackable leadership credentials work:

Step 1 — Earn a certificate.
Choose a short, focused credential aligned with your goals.

Step 2 — Add on (optional).
Combine certificates or choose a concentration to deepen your expertise.

Step 3 — Stack into a master’s.
Apply certificate coursework toward a master’s degree to save time and money.

Step 4 — Go further.
When you’re ready, continue to the Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).

Start with a certificate (choose one or both):

• Supervisor of Instruction Certificate (NJDOE) — may be completed as a standalone credential (with an existing M.A. degree and 3 years of teaching) and is included in both the M.A. in Educational Leadership and the M.A. in Teacher Leadership.
   
• Principal Certificate (NJDOE) — may be completed as a standalone credential (with an existing M.A. degree); also included in the M.A. in Educational Leadership and available as a concentration path within the M.A. in Teacher Leadership.

Why “one or both”? Many students complete one certificate to qualify for a specific role, then add the second to broaden leadership options. Both certificates apply toward the M.A. in Educational Leadership, so coursework isn’t duplicated.

Stack into the M.A.:

• Apply certificate courses directly to the M.A. in Educational Leadership.
   
• Internship requirements align by program so students don’t repeat experiences.

Start with these built‑in credentials:

• Teacher Leadership Endorsement (NJDOE) — included in the M.A. in Teacher Leadership (not offered standalone), and/or
   
• Supervisor of Instruction Certificate (NJDOE) — included in the M.A. in Teacher Leadership and also available as a standalone certificate option (with an existing M.A. degree and 3 years of teaching).

Choose one concentration:

• Principal (NJDOE)
• ESL (NJDOE)
• Inclusive Practices / Special Education (NJDOE)
• Literacy (������ý���� PD certificate + may include NJDOE endorsement) 
• Math (������ý���� PD certificate).
• Science  (������ý���� PD certificate).
• Gifted & Creativity (������ý���� PD certificate).

Stack into the M.A.:

• With your endorsement + supervisor certificate + concentration, you complete the M.A. in Teacher Leadership by adding a small set of remaining courses. Some concentrations lead to additional NJDOE or ������ý���� credentials.

Already have your master’s? Keep going with the Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.), designed to be completed in three additional years. Choose from concentrations in higher education leadership or PK-12 leadership.