Graduate Programs in Education & Counseling

Teacher Leadership Certificate (TLC)

Villanova University and the Department of Education and Counseling offer a program in teacher education which can be taken either post-baccalaureate or post-Master's Degree.  The Teacher Leadership Certificate (TLC) is designed for professionals who possess a bachelor's degree, or M.Ed., M.A.T, M.A. or M.S. degrees in education or other fields.

The TLC is a fifteen (15) credit program designed for individuals who wish to develop their leadership ability for use in the classroom or in such expanded roles as lead teacher, team leader, curriculum developer, department chairperson, new teacher mentor or special project leader. It is intended for teachers who want to apply their knowledge and skill to the larger school community, yet may not want to leave their classrooms to do so.

The Teacher Leadership Certificate program benefits professionals seeking academic credits for a variety of reasons including:

  • Post-baccalaureate credits toward Level II certification
  • A post-master's graduate certificate
  • Transfer these credits into another master’s program
  • First step towards a doctoral degree
  • Earn Act 48 credits while you earn your Teacher Leadership Certificate
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Application Requirements

A brief application form.

Submit a goal statement.

An official graduate transcript.

No other requirements are necessary.

Discounts for Teachers and Administrators

Public and private school teachers receive a 20% discount on tuition.

Catholic school teachers receive a 40% discount on tuition.

Additional Information

For additional information about the Teacher Leadership Certificate we encourage interested individuals to contact the Department of Education and Counseling at 610.519.4620 or eduhs@villanova.edu