Longwood University’s Educational Leadership Endorsement prepares you to join the next generation of school leaders. Built for educators, this affordable, flexible, hybrid program equips you with the tools to step up, stand out and become the leader your school needs.
Through a transformative experience guided by current and former school administrators, you’ll receive mentorship, support and instruction tailored to your professional growth. These experienced leaders, alongside Longwood faculty, will help you develop the confidence and skills to lead with purpose and impact.
Successful completion of the courses and the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) will allow you to obtain the Administration & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement through the VDOE and apply for positions such as principal, assistant principal, curriculum director, department chair and more.
The sky’s the limit with an Educational Leadership Endorsement. Of those who complete our endorsement coursework, 92% have been hired, interviewed for or are planning to apply for an administrative position. This program opens the door to new career paths, higher income potential and long-term job security in PK-12 education.
We bring Longwood to you, with options to match your schedule and location.
Choose between a one-year or two-year cohort model.
One-year cohorts meet in person once per month on Saturdays (9 a.m.–4 p.m.) at locations across Virginia.
We have cohorts in:
Students will complete 21 credits across 3 semesters.
Two-year cohorts are fully online, with synchronous Zoom sessions and one required in-person meeting during the spring of the first year, held on Longwood’s campus.
Students will complete 21 credits across 6 semesters.
You’ll also work with an intern mentor in your own school division to fulfill internship requirements, ensuring that your learning is relevant, practical and immediately applicable.
By the end of the program, you will be prepared to:
Convenient payment options are available, including the Graduate Student Monthly Payment Plan available in fall and spring.
$6,270 - Estimated in-state cost
$295 per credit hour
$7,740 - Estimated out-of-state cost
$365 per credit hour
Based on current tuition rates, this endorsement is offered at our professional studies rate of $295 per credit hour (in-state) or $365 per credit hour (out-of-state), plus a $75 internship fee.
These rates do not include textbooks.
View, download, and print the Educational Leadership Endorsement (pdf) flyer and the Educational Leadership Endorsement 2-year cohort (pdf) flyer.
