Principal Certification in Educational Leadership (Administrative Level I)

The Principal Certification in Educational Leadership (Administrative Level I) program prepares teachers and supervisors to take administrative positions and helps candidates meet Pennsylvania certification requirements in K-12 educational administration.  An educator holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate as a K-12 Principal is qualified for the following positions:  

• Principal
• Assistant Principal
• Director of Pupil Services
• Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
• Supervision of an instructional or pupil service area where 5 years of professional service while holding a certificate in that area can be documented by the superintendent

The program is offered at:

• The Penn State Great Valley campus in Malvern
• The Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center  in Bethlehem
• Penn State’s Lancaster Center in Lancaster

Admission requirements

You need to

• hold a valid state-issued certificate related to education;
• schedule an interview with the program adviser prior to submitting application materials;
• submit all necessary forms, documentation, and fees.

Program requirements

• 30 credits of course work (9 credits may be taken on a nondegree basis).  To see the curriculum and course schedule, click here.
• By the completion of the program, you will need 5 years of professional school experience on a state-issued certificate.
• Qualifying score for the PRAXIS Educational Leadership:  Administration and Supervision test (code 10410).
• An e-Portfolio by completion of program.

Contact Information

610-648-3312
gveduc@psu.edu

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