Leadership Graduate Certificate
Stonehill's Leadership Graduate Certificate prepares directors and supervisors to lead teams, departments, schools and districts.
Finish in 9 to 12 months.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
- Spring Semester: January 1, 2027
- Summer Semester: May 1, 2027
- Fall Semester: August 1, 2027
15-credit Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Leadership Graduate Certificate program equips students to be knowledgeable, reflective, caring and flexible supervisors and directors who embrace learning, scholarship, community and advocacy in their work. Stonehill also offers an M.Ed., with and without licensure, and postbaccalaureate licensure.
In this program, students will:
- develop inclusive leadership skills and learn how to effectively engage diverse stakeholders – preparing them to foster equity, representation and systemic reform
- analyze and use data to drive informed, equity-focused decisions and implement impactful, evidence-based strategies
- develop their understanding of the legal and ethical dimensions of education with a focus on equitable resource distribution
This program is offered fully online and is ideal for working professionals. Pursuing a 15-credit graduate certificate may qualify Massachusetts educators for a salary lane change (master's+15 credits).
Why Graduate Teacher Education at Stonehill
- Focus on educational equity and diversity helps better prepare educators for the modern classroom
- Courses ensures our graduates gain the skills to teach all students
- Faculty with well-established expertise in field
- Specialized student support framework guides students through program requirements and career preparation
- Social justice mission reflected throughout student experience
Curriculum Keeps Inclusivity at the Center
The 15-credit Leadership Graduate Certificate features a selection of specialized courses focused on specific leadership content, including ethics, law, instructional leadership, and engagement with families and communities.
Upcoming Graduate & Professional Studies Events
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Virtual Information Sessions
Join us for a virtual information session or drop-in session to learn more about our master’s degree and certificate programs.
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Graduate Open House
Join Stonehill Graduate & Professional Studies for an Open House on Saturday, November 14, to learn more about our programs and the admission process, receive personalized application guidance, and tour campus.
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Unearthing Joy in Critical Literacy Discussions
Join us for a virtual professional development seminar on Thursday, November 19, that will discuss strategies for critical literacy instruction, as drawn from Gholdy Muhammad's "Unearthing Joy." It will highlight key strategies for building students' critical reflection skills and, indeed, returning joy to learning.
Studying Education at Stonehill
Stonehill College's graduate teacher education programs prepare educators to lead inclusive learning environments. The College offers master's degree, teacher licensure, community education and graduate certificate program options.
Schools today must strive to be inclusive environments, and educators in our program are prepared to be leaders in creating equitable spaces where difference is valued.
Rigorous Academics and the Support to Succeed
Stonehill’s graduate teacher education programs recognize the challenges graduate students face in prioritizing work, family, personal and graduate school commitments. Our Graduate Student Support, Access and Success (SSAS) Framework is designed to support students’ success from program start to finish.
Specifically, this approach provides:
- A proactive vs. reactive framework for supporting graduate students’ variable needs within their program
- Clear benchmarks for assessment of candidate readiness
From the admission process to graduation, students have a clear understanding of both expectations and the support available to help them achieve their goals.
Graduate Teacher Education at Stonehill
Stonehill College's graduate teacher education programs prepare knowledgeable, reflective, compassionate and adaptable educators committed to continuous learning, scholarly inquiry, professional excellence, and service to their communities. Through rigorous coursework, extensive clinical practice, and strong K-12 school partnerships, candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to support the success of all learners.
Our programs are grounded in the belief that effective educators create engaging, supportive, and accessible learning environments where every student has opportunities to achieve their full potential. We prepare educators to work collaboratively with students, families, colleagues, and communities while responding thoughtfully to the diverse strengths, experiences, and learning needs present in today's classrooms. Our graduate learning environments are justice-oriented and promote academic excellence, professional collaboration, critical reflection and meaningful engagement.
Contact Information
Graduate & Professional Studies Admission assists students as they explore graduate and professional opportunities offered at Stonehill College.
Meet the Director of Graduate Teacher Education
