Principal Preparation: Ohio (EdD/PhD)

The Master of Arts in Principal Preparation Program with Endorsement prepares Illinois educators for school administrative responsibility. Those seeking an educational administration certificate in the state of Illinois should pursue this program. While in this program:

• Students will succeed using a shared learning format. This promotes the success of all students through developing and implementing a shared vision of learning and programs which support this learning.
• You’ll learn to manage operations in the K-12 environment. By developing basic skills in management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
• The program teaches students to manage resources for public and private schools. By collaborating with staff, boards, students, families, and community members in response to diverse educational and community interests and needs while mobilizing community resources.
• You’ll gain the respect of peers. Demonstrate integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to help in the development of a caring and moral school community.
• You will begin to understand the political needs of an administrative role. Understand and respond to the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts.

Principal Preparation Program Requirements

• Current Bachelor’s Degree – All candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) – At entry, a candidate must hold and maintain a valid and current special K-12, special preschool-age 21 or other Illinois approved endorsement, or a candidate may be admitted provisionally if holding a valid, current teaching license from another state. By the end of the second course in the program, the student must hold a valid, current Illinois PEL to be fully admitted and continue in the program.
• 2 Years of Lead Teaching or School Support Experience – Successful completion of two years of experience as a teacher or school support personnel (e.g. social worker, school psychologist; speech and language pathologist).
• Completed Application– Successful completion of the application requirements for the CUC Principal Preparation Program (previously called the Type 75 license).