Graduate Certificate for Principal Licensure
ADMISSION TO THE CERTIFICATE FOR PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP
In addition to admission requirements of the college of Graduate Studies, admission to the certificate program requires the following:
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A master’s degree from an accredited college or university
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An overall undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or higher
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One letter of recommendation from a direct supervisor addressing formal teaching evaluations and who is knowledgeable about your ability to engage in graduate work in this certificate program
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A current Ohio educator license
The certificate program has selective admissions and may admit a limited number of students. Thus, meeting all formal criteria does not guarantee admission.
WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION
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Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
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One letter of recommendation
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Resume or curriculum vitae
- Copy of current teaching license(s)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE FOR PRINCIPAL LICENSURE
For the certificate, students must complete the following program requirements:
- A minimum of 18 semester hours of specialization in educational administration and supervision
All coursework and requirements of the certificate must be taken within a four-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.
Certificate Coursework
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select the following: | ||
| EDAS 6000 | The Individual In Organizations | 3 |
| EDAS 6020 | Instructional Leadership and Supervision | 3 |
| EDAS 6010 | Leadership in School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDAS 6110 | Legal Aspects Of School Administration | 3 |
| EDAS 6190 | Field Experience in School Administration | 3 |
| EDAS 6440 | Equity Issues In Educational Finance And Economics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Additional Requirements
Prior to Applying for Ohio Administrator License
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Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the licensure area
The following courses are all required for the Plan of Study for the Principal Licensure Certificate. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | |
| EDAS 6010 | Leadership in School Curriculum | 3 |
| EDAS 6110 | Legal Aspects Of School Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EDAS 6020 | Instructional Leadership and Supervision | 3 |
| EDAS 6440 | Equity Issues In Educational Finance And Economics | 3 |
| EDAS 6190 | Field Experience in School Administration | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Third Term | ||
| EDAS 6000 | The Individual In Organizations | 3 |
| Hours | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- PLO 1: Vision, Ethics, and Continuous Improvement- Lead the development and implementation of a mission and vision grounded in equity, ethics, and professional norms. Apply improvement processes using data, technology, and community engagement to support student and adult success.
- PLO 2: Equity and Instructional Leadership - Advocate for equitable access and culturally responsive practices. Design and implement systems for curriculum, instruction, assessment, and supports that create inclusive, technology-rich, and data-informed learning environments.
- PLO 3: Community and Organizational Leadership - Engage families, community members, and external partners to strengthen learning and improvement efforts. Lead operations, governance, and resource planning using equitable, legally compliant, and data-informed practices.
- PLO 4: Professional Capacity and Applied Leadership - Recruit and support staff, foster collaboration, and lead systems for supervision, evaluation, and professional learning. Apply leadership knowledge and skills through authentic, sustained experiences across diverse school settings.