Become certified to lead at all levels
Meet the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification to serve as a superintendent in Nebraska schools. This advanced education specialist online degree builds on the skills you’ve gained from your administrative endorsement to prepare you for the challenges of school leadership at the superintendent level. Expert faculty, and experienced school administrators who serve as mentors for your field study and internship courses, will prepare you to advance in your career.
Prerequisites: Master’s degree in a related education field and an administrative certificate. UNK also offers online educational administration programs that can serve as prerequisites for the school superintendent program.
Students pursuing certification in states other than Nebraska must check with their state’s Department of Education for certification requirements.
The total range of credit hour requirements for the program (33-69 credit hours) depends on your completion of prior degrees and coursework.
Career Opportunities with a School Superintendent Degree
- Superintendent
- Supervisor of Special Education
“UNK has always been a place I can go back to as a resource and count on professors, count on other people that I went to class with. It just didn’t end in 2011 when I got my Ed. Specialist. It’s continued on.”
Benefits of a Master's Degree
A graduate degree helps you advance your career by qualifying for higher positions with additional leadership opportunities. The median salary for those with master’s degrees is 16% higher than for those with an undergraduate degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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