Why Study Superintendent Licensure?
Graduate | Education | CEBAH
Ready to earn your superintendent license? Designed to challenge the status quo of educational systems, UWRF's Superintendent Licensure program combines a flexible environment with a strengths-based focus, servant leadership values and a supportive learning community to create practical, relevant and effective licensure path. Upon completion, you'll be eligible for a Wisconsin Superintendent License.
Program Details
Semester 1 classes begin July 16-18 in a face-to-face format, followed by individually selected online sessions between July 19 and 29. Session 1 ends with three face-to-face days July 30 through August 1.
The learning community selects dates for Semester 2 (fall), Semester 3 (spring) and Semester 4 (summer).
Semester 1 face-to-face classes meet at WTC in Wausau. Learning community members select locations for semesters 2, 3 and 4. Approved locations include Ashland, Chippewa Falls, Madison, Pulaski, River Falls and Wausau.
The program consists of 10 courses, each worth three credits for a total of 30 total credits. Students complete projects to meet the NELP - National Educational Leadership Preparation standards adopted by the Wisconsin DPI for school superintendents. Learn more at https://www.npbea.org/nelp/.
| Semester | Courses | Credits |
| Summer 1 | EDLS 781 EDLS 782
| 3 each |
| Fall 2 | EDLS 783 EDLS 784 EDLS 785 | 3 each |
| Spring 3 | EDLS 786 EDLS 788 | 3 each |
| Summer 4 | EDLS 789 EDLS 790 | 3 each |
- Michael Johnson, Superintendent of Eau Claire Area Public Schools
- Laura Stunkel, retired Superintendent of Ladysmith School District
- Tamara Sharp, UWRF program facilitator
- Barney Slowey, UWRF program facilitator
Superintendent Licensure
pamela.bowen@uwrf.edu // 715-425-0633
Your Degree:
Graduate
Area of Study:
Education
Skills and Learning Outcomes
- Integrated content and coursework is practical and provides relevant class experiences that you can apply in your work as a district leader.
- Build effective relationships that will allow you to grow and excel in future leadership roles.
- Engage in genuine collaborations, allowing you to effectively develop your leadership skills and build and strengthen your servant leadership skills.
Types of Courses
- Ethical Leadership: Values and Vision
- Extended Leadership: Building Community Relations
- Inclusive Leadership: Adaptive Planning
- Participatory Leadership
- Responsible Leadership of District Financial Resources and Facilities
- Responsive Leadership: Addressing Change
- Servant Leadership as a Superintendent
- Shared Leadership: Maximizing Human Resources
- Strength Based Leadership and the District Learning Design
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School Supervision and Instructional Leadership
- Degree Type: Graduate
- Area of Interest: Education
- College: CEBAH