C.A.G.S. Coursework

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in School Leadership is a post-master’s level certificate that allows a graduate student to pursue an area of concentration within school leadership. This individually designed program is based on the educational goals and needs of the student and is planned with support from an academic advisor. It comprises 30 graduate credits beyond the Master’s Degree, nine of which may be transferred from another institution if they are post-master’s credits, are relevant to the program concentration, and are approved by the advisor. The goal of the CAGS School Leadership Concentration is for students to have opportunities to work individually and with colleagues, both in the classroom and in the field, to explore concepts while acquiring and applying their leadership skills. Our program offers a blend of required and elective courses, giving each student a meaningful and lasting educational experience upon which to draw when actively engaged in the science and art of leading a school.