Program Overview

Ohio Principal License

The Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate program serves educators seeking school principalships and other administrative positions. School leaders are well-positioned to shape district culture in ways that support all learners, and our program welcomes aspiring P12 educational leaders driven by their commitment to equity and improvement as much as their desire to make an impact beyond the classroom.

Curriculum and Courses

Our Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate program contains the requisite curricular requirements for candidates seeking principal licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. It also provides students with a credential awarded by the university. The program consists of eight (8) courses. Course credit may be considered pending an applicant's graduate transcript review.

The program's structure allows educators to complete their Ohio State Board of Education's curricular requirements in under two years of part-time enrollment while working full time. Courses are fully online, making the program accessible for candidates across the entire state. The program includes two internship courses that provide students with leadership opportunities under the direction of licensed administrators in one's school/school district.

Miami University's Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate program is accredited by CAEP and the Ohio Higher Learning Commission with its curriculum based on the Ohio Principal Standards. Candidates for licensure must pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) 015 Educational Leadership licensure exam.

The following is a sample of program courses:

• EDL 601 Educational Leadership Theory
• EDL 645 Supervision of Teaching
• EDL 710 Internship in Educational Leadership

Facts and Stats

• 20 Required Credits
• $726 Resident Tuition (25% discount available for qualified Ohio educators)
• 43k Loyal College of Education, Health, and Society Alumni

Admission and Licensure Overview

This certificate program is available to candidates who possess a master's degree in a related field, a current Ohio educator's license and is employed in an Ohio school setting. Admission is offered in either the fall or spring terms.

Application Requirements

Miami's Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate program requires the following items for consideration:

• Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75, and notation of a conferred master's degree in a related field.
• A personal statement describing your interest in the program.
• Résumé/CV.
• Names, titles, and email addresses of two references willing to submit letters on behalf of your candidacy.
• Copy of current Ohio educator's license.

Licensure Information

To obtain Principal Licensure in Ohio, students must also meet requirements set forth in state law and regulation, which currently include:

• Pass the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) 015 Educational Leadership licensure exam, prescribed by the State Board of Education.
• Have two years of successful teaching experience under a standard or professional teaching license (or work experience under a professional pupil services license) for the ages and grade levels for which the principal license is sought.

Related Programs

• Educational Leadership, Ed.D. program
• School Leadership, M.Ed. program
• Superintendent Licensure program

Additional Opportunities

Academic Year Internship

Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in active ways by assuming leadership roles within their schools, while continuing in their current position. The internship spans both fall and spring semesters.

TEAM Scholarship

The Teacher Education Access at Miami (TEAM) Scholarship provides a discount on graduate tuition and fees for Ohio PK-12 Educators.

Combined Program Option

The Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate may be combined and pursued concurrently with our School Leadership, M.Ed. program.