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Pennsylvania State University College of Education
Educational Leadership Program

In today’s rapidly evolving educational landscape, schools require exceptional leaders who are equipped to navigate the challenges of a changing world. The Education Leadership program at Penn State, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Principals Association and the National Center on Education and Economy, announces the start of the groundbreaking ADVANCED PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.

This 12-credit (4 courses) program is aligned to the National Educational Leadership Standards (NELP, 2022), the Pennsylvania Framework for Observation and Practice: Principal and the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Standards. Students completing this course of study are eligible to apply for the Pennsylvania School Leader Endorsement.

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Saint Joseph’s University Principal Leader Certificate 

Program Description 

The Principal Leader Certificate at Saint Joseph’s  University, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Principals Association and the National Center on Education and the  Economy (NCEE), offers a two-year doctoral-level program  that cultivates a candidate’s abilities to affect school  systems and to be a catalyst of change for the community.  The program offers:

  • Two years of course work with innovative, competence-based curriculum based on cutting-edge research on the role of coaching in preparing exemplary school leaders
  • Hybrid courses with great flexibility for current school leaders
  • One year coaching internship
  • Eligibility to the PA School Leader Endorsement

Credits & Length of Program 

Cohort model starting every fall and spring that includes four doctoral courses (12 credits) in the Interdisciplinary Educational Leadership Program for Educational Leaders (IDEPEL):

EDL 822: Collaborative Data Discourse: Analysis,  Interpretation

EDL 824: Executive Coaching to Support Action Learning  EDL 826: Coaching New Principals to Support  Action Learning

EDL 828: Case Study Writing and Portfolio Peer Review

Admissions Requirements 

  • Level I or II certification
  • Five years of school administration experience • Endorsement by National Center on Education and the Economy
  • Master’s Degree (with a preferred 3.5+ GPA)
  • Evidence of experience in coaching or willingness to engage in this process for professional growth
  • Completed course one, two and three (if available) of Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program (PIL)

Application Requirements 

Completed online application: www.sju.edu/apply 

Resume

Personal statement

Two (2) recommendations

Official transcripts

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The application deadline for the Spring 2024 semester is December 15, 2023.

More information: 

Send an email to: gradstudies@sju.edu


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   Through a collaboration between Pennsylvania Principals Association and Drexel University Online, members can now earn a top-ranked degree or certificate and receive special tuition rates upon acceptance in one of Drexel University’s distinguished online programs. This partnership is highlighted by a 30% tuition reduction on all Drexel School of Education online and hybrid offerings, including Online EdD and Hybrid EdD – Philadelphia.

   For more information or to contact your dedicated Drexel Partner Liaison, please visit your Drexel University Online-Pennsylvania Principals Association partnership page: https://online.drexel.edu/paprincipals

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Announcing a new partnership between the Pennsylvania Principals Association and Lehigh University, College of Education

Want to broaden your experience in K-12 educational leadership? The Pennsylvania Principals Association and Lehigh University’s College of Education are excited to announce a partnership that can help you earn graduate Certificate, Master’s Degree programs, Principal and Superintendent of Schools Certification in Educational Leadership.

An Educational Leadership Certificate features 5 graduate courses designed to enhance your leadership skills in a K-12 school setting. The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is a 10 course program that prepares graduates to be leaders in the elementary and secondary school environments. For those who wish to begin as a graduate Certificate student, all 5 courses will count towards the completion of a Master’s Degree. Courses are offered in a hybrid format—online during the fall and spring semesters and in a condensed format on-campus during the annual Summer Institute held on Lehigh University’s campus in Bethlehem, PA. Completing a Certificate program takes approximately one calendar year, with a M.Ed. program taking up to two years to complete. Students may also opt to pursue K-12 principal certification, director of curriculum and instruction certification, and superintendent of schools certification.

Unbeknownst to many, the College of Education’s tuition rates are quite affordable compared to other similar graduate education programs in Pennsylvania. The cost of one credit hour is only $575.00. Should you take advantage of this partnership, the College of Education will waive your $65.00 application fee and offer you one free credit for each of your first two courses, which is a value of $1,150!

Join hundreds of educators at this exciting time in Lehigh’s College of Education 100-year history as we welcome Dr. William Gaudelli, formerly of Teacher’s College, Columbia University, as our new incoming Dean! Improve your academic credentials by earning graduate credit from Lehigh University and network with your Pennsylvania Principals Association peers statewide. For admissions and additional program information, please contact Audree Chase-Mayoral at: amc308@lehigh.edu or visit Lehigh University’s College of Education website at https://ed.lehigh.edu/distance

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Robert Morris University – Instructional Management/Leadership Online PhD Program

 

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Our Administrative Program for Principals and Superintendent Letter of Eligibility are approved by the PA Department of Education.

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You want to keep learning, even after class. That’s why California University of Pennsylvania offers

flexible graduate programs in educational leadership designed to suit your busy schedule.

To kick start your academic career, contact Dr. Silvia Braidic, Program Coordinator, at braidic@calu.edu or contact Cal U’s Online Graduate programs in Educational Leadership at 866-595-6348 or e-mail calugo@calu.edu.