Principal Leadership Graduate Certificate
General Graduate Program Requirements
Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page.
The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE - PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP
Students pursuing the Principal Licensure Certificate must hold a Master’s Degree in Education. If you do not yet have a master’s degree, please visit the Master's Degree in Educational Leadership page for more information.
In addition to the required coursework, those seeking principal licensure must complete required field experiences and have a minimum of three years of licensed K-12 teaching experience. Please contact the Department of Educational Leadership for additional information.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDLD 550 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 552 | Supervision and Evaluation of Public School Educators | 3 |
| EDLD 554 | School Law | 3 |
| EDLD 556 | Finance of Public Education | 3 |
| EDLD 559 | School Public Relations-Principals | 3 |
| EDLD 567 | K-12 Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 568 | K-12 Curriculum | 3 |
| EDLD 583 | Strategic Planning For Technology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |