The need to restructure administration preparation programs has led Miami’s Department of Educational Leadership to reorient its leadership program around problems of practice. The program recognizes that school administration must change to reflect the more collaborative organizational structure of schools. In a participatory structure, problems are solved in teams where members collaborate and share their experiences and specialized knowledge. Successful teamwork demands a particular set of skills, which need to be learned and practiced. Academic study must include an emphasis on the “craftlike” nature of administration by recognizing the clinical dimension of professional practice and by examining theory as it occurs in administrative practice.
Academic study must include an emphasis on the “craftlike” nature of administration by recognizing the clinical dimension of professional practice and by examining theory as it occurs in administrative practice.
Principal, Kettering Fairmont High School
"The Superintendent Licensure Program at Miami University is a great option for working educational leaders. You will be able to network with administrators from all over southwest Ohio and learn from current and former superintendents. Even if you are not planning to be a superintendent soon, being a part of this program will give you ideas and practices to take back to your building immediately."
Superintendent, Licking Valley Local Schools
"The Miami Ed.D program lived up to its description and stated goals in every way. The courses were relevant, rigorous, and fun. The professors are experts in their fields, interesting, supportive, and a pleasure to work with. They want you to learn, grow, and succeed. The cohort consisted of exceptional professional educators from whom I learned a great deal, and with whom I built strong collegial relationships and friendships. For these reasons, working toward my doctorate at Miami wasn’t an onerous chore, it was a labor of love."
Principal, Loveland Middle School
"The experience in Miami University's Superintendent Licensure program was one of relationships and professionalism. The professors and content provided me with the necessary tools and mindset to dig deeper into the day-to-day experiences I had as an educational leader. I was able to evaluate
For additional information, please contact the program coordinator, Dr. Lucian Szlizewski via email at szlizela@MiamiOH.edu
Candidates must apply and be accepted by both the Graduate School and the Department of Educational Leadership.
Other minimum entrance requirements:
You will need to complete the 4 courses for the Superintendent License:
3 or more years of experience under an Administrator Specialist License under which you completed administrative duties directly related to the Administrator Specialist License you have.
OR 3 or more years of experience under a Principal License under which you completed Principal duties directly related to the Principal License you have.
At the end of the 4 courses have your Human Resources or Superintendent send a Letter to szlizela@miamioh.edu
Also send to szlizela@miamioh.edu, prior to applying for the Superintendent License, a copy of your Administrator Specialist License or your Principal License.
Superintendent License Request
The Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship provides a discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio PreK-12 Educators.
