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 master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
Online Program Option
This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.
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 | |