Teacher Leadership Graduate Certificate

Grow as a teacher leader

Teachers don’t just educate. They inspire, support and lead.

A teacher leadership certificate helps you go farther in your career – while staying in the classroom.

Why earn a graduate certificate in teacher leadership at Missouri State?

Grow your skills and become a better leader, without pursuing the full specialist degree.
Take on leadership roles (coach, mentor), have a bigger say on decision-making and become a better advocate for your peers.
Enjoy a competitive edge in the job market and refresh your education knowledge.

Possible career paths

Qualify for advanced roles like:

Curriculum specialist
Instructional coach
Resource teacher

Apply online

Apply to this certificate program through a central application: GradCAS. Review the sections above before you begin.

Note: This certificate does not prepare or certify teachers to work as a building principal.