Principal Certification Preparation

Program Overview

ESU's accelerated online principal certification program prepares aspiring leaders for school leadership roles in just one year. The 27-credit program features a cohort model, experienced faculty, and a blend of eight-week courses and a principal internship. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of leadership, curriculum, finance, data, and organizational management through distance learning via LMS and video conferencing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

ESU is proud to announce its new, one-year online accelerated principal certification preparation program. This is a 27-credit program where students take three three-credit courses per semester, including two eight-week courses and enrollment in a principal internship for three semesters.

Outline:

• Course Requirements: 27 credits
• Course Structure:
• Semester 1: PSED 595 Foundations of Leadership, PSED 588 School Law, PSED 573 Leadership
• Semester 2: PSED 590 Supervision, PSED 554 Foundations of Curriculum, PSED 575 Curriculum & Student Achievement
• Semester 3: PSED 596 School Finance, PSED 515 Data, PSED 574 Organizational Leadership & Management
• Program Format: 100% distance learning via LMS and video conferencing

Teaching:

• The program follows a cohort model, allowing students to advance their skills in a supportive community of Warriors that will drive them to succeed.
• ESU professors have real-world educational leadership experience as school superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, curriculum supervisors, and most administrative roles.