The Certificate for Principal Licensure is designed for Ohio educators who hold a master's degree in an education related field and wish to earn a license as a building level administrator. This certificate program includes coursework that will lead toward initial administrative license in grades PreK to 6, grades 4 to 8, or grades 5 to 12 for Ohio.

The certificate is a 21 semester hour program. Coursework in educational administration and supervision includes 220 hours of field experience. Coursework is completed through a combination of on-campus and online courses.  

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate are Educational Leaders who have knowledge and ability to:

• Facilitate the development of a school vision of learning supported by the school community

• Effectively manage an organization’s operations and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient and effective learning environment

• Demonstrate successful collaboration techniques for working with families and other community members

• Demonstrate application of school law, ethics, and policy to ensure equity for all children within a school community

• Apply leadership skills in the development, implementing, and evaluating of programs and people in real life school settings

• Develop personal understandings of leadership as it pertains to self

• Create a school culture that promotes student learning and professional growth

• Complete a teacher evaluation process

• Analyze multiple forms of school data in order to lead school improvement efforts

• Demonstrate leadership theories and reflective practice in the decision-making process

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: 

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university

• An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

• A current Ohio educator's license

• 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

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

• Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education

• Copy of current, valid teaching license(s)

• One letter of recommendation

• Resume or curriculum vitae

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CERTIFICATE for Principal Licensure

For the Certificate, students must complete the following program requirements: 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDAS 8000	The Individual In Organizations	3
EDAS 8010	Leadership in School Curriculum	3
EDAS 8110	Legal Aspects Of School Administration	3
EDAS 8150	The Administrative Experience	3
EDAS 8020	Instructional Leadership	3
EDAS 8440	Equity Issues In Educational Finance And Economics	3
EDAS 8190	Integrated Experiences In Education Administration	3
Total Hours		21

Courses may be included as part of a doctoral degree program as approved by the student's faculty advisor. 

All coursework and requirements of the certificate must be taken within a four-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.

Plan of Study

A plan of study identifying the courses for the certificate is required after 6 credit hours. The certificate plan of study must include the following within the 21 semester hour minimum:

• 21 credits of specialization in educational administration and supervision

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Prior to Applying for Ohio Administrator License

• Two years of successful teaching experience for your licensure area

• Acceptable scores on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Content Assessment(s) for the endorsement