Chief School Business Officer (CSBO)

Admission information

CSBO Certification may be obtained separately or within the Doctoral Program.
CSBO Certification Only Requirements:
*Required for Superintendent's endorsement

Group A
EAF 508 (required for Superintendent's endorsement)

Group B
EAF 502
*EAF 548
EAF 575
*EAF 576
*EAF 580
*EAF 585
*EAF 586
*EAF 587
EAF 596 (number change in 2003)

Group C
*EAF 521 (required for Superintendent's endorsement)
*EAF 584 (required for Superintendent's endorsement) capstone course
*Required for Superintendent's endorsement
Total Hours: 36 (30 hours overlap with Superintendent)
Also Required:
Clinical experiences based on verification of experiences
Two years full-time school business management experience
This endorsement requires successful completion of the required Illinois certification examination. http://www.icts.nesinc.com

Steps and forms related to Certification from ISU Certification and Clinical Experience Office

Program Advisor:
Mr. Larry Lowe or (309) 438-3948

Note:
This endorsement may also be granted to individuals who have graduated from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting and who have passed the certification examinations required for this endorsement.