| Person-in-Charge | Kevin Kinser |
|---|---|
| Program Code | IPRIN |
| Campus(es) | University Park World Campus |
The Penn State Principal Graduate Certificate is aligned with the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership standards (PIL), as well as the standards of CAEP (Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation) formerly known as the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program has two important features:
- A standardized Principal Graduate Certificate is offered so that all students receive a consistent, high quality, and uniform program.
- The specific designated courses cover all national and PIL (Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership) standards. All course assignments and student results are aligned with these standards.
Effective Semester: Summer 2024
Expiration Semester: Summer 2029
Admission Requirements
Applicants apply for admission to the program via the Graduate School application for admission. Requirements listed here are in addition to Graduate Council policies listed under GCAC-300 Admissions Policies. International applicants may be required to satisfy an English proficiency requirement; see GCAC-305 Admission Requirements for International Students for more information.
Certificate Requirements
Requirements listed here are in addition to requirements listed in Graduate Council policy GCAC-212 Postbaccalaureate Credit Certificate Programs.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDLDR 540 | Technology Applications in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLDR 559 | School Improvement | 3 |
| EDLDR/C-S 560 | Principles of Instructional Supervision | 3 |
| EDLDR 568 | The Principalship | 3 |
| EDLDR 576 | The Law and Education | 3 |
| EDLDR 595 | Internship (Principal Internship) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Courses
Graduate courses carry numbers from 500 to 699 and 800 to 899. Advanced undergraduate courses numbered between 400 and 499 may be used to meet some graduate degree requirements when taken by graduate students. Courses below the 400 level may not. A graduate student may register for or audit these courses in order to make up deficiencies or to fill in gaps in previous education but not to meet requirements for an advanced degree.
Professional Licensure/Certification
Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.
Contact
| Campus | University Park |
|---|---|
| Graduate Program Head | Gerald K Letendre |
| Program Contact | Jean A McMahon |
| Program Website | View |
| Campus | World Campus |
|---|---|
| Graduate Program Head | Gerald K Letendre |
| Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) or Professor-in-Charge (PIC) | Edward J Fuller |
| Program Contact | Mark Ivicic |
| Program Website | View |