Take the next step! Make a difference in the lives of teachers and students.
Prepare for next steps with a leadership degree or an endorsement through one of Harding's K-12 administration programs, along with successful completion of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) and three years of educator experience. Let Harding University assist you in advancing your career!*
*These programs are for those who have or will seek Arkansas licensure.
Degrees
Endorsements**
**Note: Endorsements require a previous master’s degree. See the Endorsements Section for more information.
*Note: Harding alumni and current students do not need to request Harding transcripts as they are on file.
Note: To be eligible for licensure upon completion of the program, applicants must have three years of licensed teaching experience.
Please direct questions to:
Harding University
Office of Educational Leadership
Phone: 501-279-4117
Fax: 501-279-4435
Email: edleadership@harding.edu
1. Complete the 30-hour program of study, which includes four hours of internship.
2. Compile and present a professional portfolio over Arkansas and national accreditation standards. Upon completion of your portfolio defense, you will be required to take an Exit Survey.
3. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all graduate work with no grade lower than C (only six semester hours of C credit allowed).
4. Complete the Petition for Graduation the semester before you expect to graduate.
5. Complete the Online Graduation Application.
NOTE: You must complete all requirements within six years of admission to the graduate program.
For current course schedules, please see the Semester Course Schedules on the Graduate Programs home page.
For additional information about this program, you may want to consult the Catalog.
Or contact us directly:
Educational Leadership Office
American Studies, Suite 100
Phone: 501-279-4117
Fax: 501-279-4435
Email: edleadership@harding.edu
Graduate Studies in Education is part of the College of Education
501-279-4315
Fax: 501-279-4083
Mailing address:
Harding University
Graduate Studies in Education
HU 12261
Searcy, AR 72149-5615