A minimum of 27 Semester Hours is required to achieve Level I, non-degree certification, for the all-grades principalship. Level II certification requires a minimum of 36 semester hours. For this program, students must have previously completed a master's degree program, which would qualify for a Rank II classification. Rank I endorsement may be recommended when the student has completed a total of 60 hours of combined coursework from the masters and post masters programs. Please note, however, a student must complete at least the necessary coursework for the Level I certification before a Rank I recommendation can be forwarded. Field experiences are required in several courses and a student portfolio is required of each student.

Admission Requirements:

• Successful Completion of a Master's Degree from an accredited institution
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher on all completed graduate coursework
• An acceptable GRE (1250) on old GRE, or a GAP of at least 2200 based on the new GRE, or MAT (50th percentile), or NTE score of 646 on the Communication Skills and 643 on the General Knowledge Battery*
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience
• Submission of the following to the department:
  • Educational Administration Application Form
  • Written personal statement
  • Three professional recommendations
  • Verification of employment and experience by district office; and
  • Recent snapshot after acceptance into program (optional)