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Superintendent Certification

Become an Educational Leader with a Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Certification

The Superintendent Letter of Eligibility will help you develop the administrative and interpersonal skills needed by practicing and future leaders in education. Courses and other learning experiences are deeply grounded in the principles of public and non-public school thought and practice. Additionally, the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility will endorse you for appointment as a district superintendent or an assistant superintendent.

Candidates must provide evidence of six years of teaching or other professionally-certificated service in basic education, three years of which shall have been in supervisory or administrative positions. Additionally, candidates must successfully complete Praxis test 6991 School Superintendent Assessment (SSA).

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Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.

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I love the sense of community that Marywood offers. The faculty and students I have encountered during my time here were extremely supportive and encouraging. The courses I...

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Top Career Paths

  • Superintendent

  • Education Consultant

  • Student Services Director

  • High School Teacher

Top Employers

  • School Districts

  • Universities

  • Education App/Tutoring Companies

  • Public Libraries

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Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Marywood University’s education unit is proud to be recognized and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The approval process establishes rigorous standards for program quality and professional educator competency and holds licensed institutions accountable for meeting these standards.