Among today’s greatest challenges in the United States is the need to create more equitable, antiracist schools. The failure to meet this need for all of our children - regardless of racial, cultural, economic, or linguistic background - widens the opportunity gap between those who thrive and those who struggle.
American University’s fully virtual 18-credit post-masters graduate certificate in Antiracist Administration Supervision and Leadership (ARASL) prepares education leaders with the required content and knowledge, as well as the necessary mindset shift, to dismantle racist practices and policies in classrooms, schools, and districts.
The executive-style, fully virtual program will be offered in different formats to meet the needs of working professionals. Upon completion of the certificate, graduates will be eligible for state leadership certification in Washington D.C.
This program provides an exciting learning experience that combines rigorous academic work with actual practice. We are excited for you to Raise Your Hand to be the change agent our communities need.
Open to individuals with a:
Current AU MEd students must apply and be accepted to the certificate program in order to be eligible for Principal certification.
All students applying to the program are required to submit:
See full Admissions & Degree Requirements.
The ARASL program includes:
Option 1: Take individual courses. Students can select individual courses to take at their own pace.
Option 2: Take full cohort model starting summer or fall. This track leads to certification.
Option 1: Take individual courses. Students can select individual courses to take at their own pace.
Option 2: Take full cohort model starting summer or fall (able to waive 2 courses. This track leads to certification.
Option 1: Take individual courses. Students can select individual courses to take at their own pace.
Option 2: Take ARASL courses during your MEd course of study. Please reach out to Emily Funk at efunk@american.edu as soon as possible to plan your course of study.
Priority Deadline: June 10
Final Deadline: July 8
Priority Deadline: October 14
Final Deadline: November 18
Priority Deadline: February 24
Final Deadline: March 24
No. Only students interested in earning a principal certification will need to apply to the program.
If you wish to take one-two courses follow the steps below:
18 credit hours. Most students complete the program in 2 semesters.
No. We require a statement of purpose, resume, transcript(s), and one letter of recommendation.
*For students with one of our partnership programs, one or more letters may be waived, as well as the application fee.
Yes, the program was designed to accommodate students who work full-time. Classes are held Friday evenings and Saturday's.
Current master's students in our MEd program can take classes through the certificate program. Please reach out to Emily Funk at efunk@american.edu to discuss your course schedule.
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Prepares you with the required content and knowledge, as well as the necessary mindset shift, to dismantle racist practices and policies in classrooms, schools, and districts. Learn more about the executive-style, fully virtual program offered in different formats to meet the needs of working professionals.
