Graduate Certificate

Superintendent Letter of Eligibility

Become a highly effective superintendent with Pitt's hybrid Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility, earning your PDE certification with credits that apply toward the EdD in Education Leadership.

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New Program

New program launched by Pitt within the last year.

On-Campus Immersion

Students are required to visit the Pitt campus to conduct hands-on classwork with faculty supervision.

Next Application Date

February 1, 2027

Credits

Pacing

Part-Time

Format

Hybrid

Type of Program

Graduate Certificate

Advance Your Expertise in Superintendent Letter of Eligibility

The Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility graduate certificate prepares you to become the top administrator in K-12 public and private schools. Offered in a hybrid format with coursework mostly online and an in-person class once a month, the 24-credit program emphasizes vision and transformational leadership, relationship leadership and governance, and the competent management of resources. Students complete a three-credit internship in central office administration. Graduates are prepared for the Superintendent PK-12 Letter of Eligibility from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, and all credits can be applied toward Pitt’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education Leadership.

Eligibility

Valid teaching certificate; minimum of 5 years teaching experience; administrative or supervisory experience in K-12 schools; bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. No GRE required.

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On-Campus

Experience

Some on-campus attendance required. Coursework is mostly online with an in-person class once per month.

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Licensure

Pathways

Superintendent PK-12 Letter of Eligibility from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

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The Superintendent Letter of Eligibility has one application cycle per year.  You can start the program in fall.

Application deadline

February 1, 2027

Class start

Fall

What to Expect in Your Classes 

This program offers coursework in education leadership, human resources, management, education policy, and a central-office internship, totaling 24 credits. All coursework is delivered in a hybrid format, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere. Classes run for about 15 weeks, allowing you to complete the program in 20 months. Students will study part-time.

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Credit Hours 24 Credits
Format Hybrid
Class Lengths About 15 weeks
Time to Completion 20 months
Pace Options Part-Time

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Plan Your Education With Confidence in Cost 

The Superintendent Letter of Eligibility current tuition rates are listed for in-state and out-of-state students. To support students in financing their education, the University of Pittsburgh offers a range of financial aid options and payment plans, making it easier to manage tuition costs while completing your studies.

2026-27 tuition rates are pending approval by the Board of Trustees, expected in July 2026.

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