Post Certificate in Education Administration

1. Recognized certificate, diploma or degree in the subject area or, completion of 90 credits in the subject area from a recognized postsecondary institution.

2. Be at least 19 years of age or older at the start of the program.

Meets one of the options below where English is a principle language:
Option 1 – Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education from a recognized institution where English is the language of instruction, or
Option 2 – Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results will be dated no more than 2 years before the start date of the program.
o IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 6.0
o TOEFL IBT: Minimum overall score of 68
o Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General: 7.0; Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: 50
o Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 46
o Duolingo English Test (DET): 105
o Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First Exam (FCE): Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
o Cambridge Linguaskill: Minimum overall B2 Level
o LANGAGECERT Academic: Minimum overall B2 level
o The Michigan English Test (MET): Minimum overall B2 level
o ITEP Academic: Minimum overall score of 3.5
o EIKEN: Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Mature student applicants:
• Applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access is their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined above:
o applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where the English is one of the principal languages, and
o Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores:
• Reading: 235
• Writing: 235
• WritePlacer: 4

The Post Certificate in Education Administration is a 10 course, 600 hour, 30 credit program that can be completed in two traditional semesters, or, on an accelerated schedule in accordance with student needs and/or preference. The accelerated schedule consists of 30 weeks of in-class and/or online instruction and enables students to complete the program requirements in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

To graduate from the PCEA Program, students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits.
2. Attend at least 75% of program lectures/classes.
3. Pass each individual course with 50% or higher.
4. Achieve a minimum program 2.50 AGPA.

In addition, students may transfer up to 3 elective courses (9 credits) as breadth courses in this program.

Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Develop advanced leadership competencies that enable effective organizational management, strategic planning, and transformative decision-making within educational contexts, emphasizing collaborative, adaptive leadership approaches.
• Critically analyze and apply research methodologies to investigate educational challenges, generate evidence-based insights and develop innovative solutions that enhance institutional effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
• Understand and implement comprehensive ethical frameworks that guide educational leadership, ensuring principled governance, equitable practices and responsible institutional management.
• Design and execute strategic planning processes that align organizational goals with emerging educational trends,
technological advancements and sustainable development principles.
• Evaluate and address diverse learner needs through inclusive pedagogical strategies, comprehensive assessment techniques, and nuanced understanding of individual learning differences and exceptional educational requirements.
• Explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, in reshaping educational delivery, administrative processes and future learning.
• Synthesize theoretical knowledge and practical leadership skills through capstone experiences that demonstrate holistic understanding of advanced educational administration, policy development and organizational dynamics.