Additional Certificate Program Information
Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) Codes
SOC codes listed relate to traditional expected employment fields. The exclusion of other codes does not preclude someone from entering a different field if they are otherwise qualified.
Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration
Employability and Career Decision-Making
Completion of a certificate program, combined with previous experiences, specialized skills, and other factors may enable individuals to seek professional credentialing (where applicable), promotion to a new or different-level position, employment in a specific field, etc. Students are encouraged to work with program faculty, the GSEHD Office of Career Services, and others to best understand how a certificate program may be utilized within the world of work and to develop a thoughtful career plan. Students should also understand all of the factors required to ensure success in a job search such as specialized experience, the state of the economy, organizational culture, etc.
Visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site.
Degree Completion Rates of Full-Time Students in the Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration
Completion rates are based on full-time enrollment (9 credits each semester). Please note that most GSEHD students complete certificate requirements on a part-time basis over several semesters while employed full or part-time.
| Award Year | Total # of Students who completed the program |
Total # of Students who completed the program in two semesters |
On-time Completion Rate based on Full Time Enrollment |
| 2008-2009 | 30 | 28 | 93% |
| 2009-2010 | 48 | 28 | 58% |
| 2010-2011 | 38 | 26 | 68% |
| 2011-2012 | 40 | 28 | 70% |
Approximate Cost of Attendance for Students Matriculated in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012
Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration
|
Major |
Program Location |
Credit Hours |
Fees, Supplies, and Textbooks |
Cost of Tuition |
Total Approximate Cost |
| Educational Leadership & Administration, Post Masters Certificate | Hampton Roads | 18 | $250.00 | $487.00 | $9,266.00 |
| Educational Leadership & Administration, Post Masters Certificate | Alexandria | 18 | $250.00 | $543.00 | $10,274.00 |
Median Amount of Indebtedness
Post Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration
Sixteen Students in AY 2011-2012 had Title IV Loans totaling $259,327.00. The median amount of indebtedness was $14,600.
Source: GW Office of Institutional Research and Office of Student Financial Aid
