Superintendent Licensure online
Prepare to improve educational outcomes for your school district as a superintendent.
Program Overview
Explore what this online licensure program offers
The Superintendent Licensure online program is designed for educational leaders who are seeking the rigorous development needed to meet the challenges of today’s complex educational environments. Through 100 percent online coursework and clinical experience, you will develop the leadership knowledge and skills to apply current theory at the district level as superintendent.
Our dedicated faculty provide you with a practitioner-focused approach to best practices using active and collaborative learning strategies. The curriculum for the online Superintendent Licensure program meets the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) and Ohio Standards for Superintendents (OSS) standards. As a student, you will gain an in-depth understanding of current issues affecting learning organizations, including instructional use of technology, human resources policy, and the role and limits of law in promoting educational reform.
Join our respected Youngstown State University alum and grow your impact on student outcomes as a superintendent in as few as eight months.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
In this online superintendent program, you will learn to:
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Engage families, community, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real district settings
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Engage families, community, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real district settings
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Engage families, community, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real district settings
This online Superintendent Licensure program prepares you for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- School District Superintendent
- Associate Superintendent
- Superintendent of Educational Service Center
In this online superintendent program, you will learn to:
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Engage families, community, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real district settings
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivate and enact professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Engage families, community, and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and to advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed and equitable district systems for operations, resources, and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Synthesize and apply the above outcomes through substantial, sustained, standards-based work in real district settings
- School District Superintendent
- Associate Superintendent
- Superintendent of Educational Service Center
Tuition
Experience the value of this affordable online superintendent licensure program
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Superintendent Licensure | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $6,225 | $6,300 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
Follow these milestones to guide your Youngstown State online experience
At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year, so you never have to wait long to get started on your online Ohio superintendent licensure program. View the chart below to find upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/7/25 |
Admissions
It's easy to apply with our streamlined admission criteria
The YSU online Superintendent Licensure program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online application
Master's degree
GRE Waiver Available
Online application
Master's degree
GRE Waiver Available
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
- A master's degree from a college or university certified by a regional accrediting agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education
- Cumulative grade-point average in undergraduate work of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Cumulative grade-point average in graduate work of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 must submit official scores for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
- Valid principal license
- Students without a teaching certificate or license may be admitted on an individual basis to graduate programs leading to certification or licensure in certain areas
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate Studies1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Grow your expertise in these online superintendent courses
For the Superintendent Licensure online program, you are required to complete a total of 15 credit hours, including four graduate courses (12 credit hours) and clinical experience (3 credit hours).
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