Program Overview
The University of Toledo's online principal licensure graduate certificate program equips Ohio educators with the knowledge and skills to become building-level administrators. The program includes coursework in educational administration and supervision, with 220 hours of field experience. Upon completion, graduates will be eligible for licensure in grades Pre-K to 6, grades 4 to 8, or grades 5 to 12 in Ohio.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The online principal licensure graduate certificate program at the University of Toledo is designed for Ohio educators who hold a master's degree in an education-related field and wish to earn a license as a building-level administrator. This certificate program includes coursework that will lead toward an initial administrative license in grades Pre-K to 6, grades 4 to 8, or grades 5 to 12 for Ohio. Coursework in educational administration and supervision includes 220 hours of field experience. Coursework is completed online. Upon completion of the certificate, students will have the knowledge and ability to:
- Facilitate the development of a school vision of learning supported by the school community.
- Effectively manage an organization's operations and resources in a way that promotes a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
- Demonstrate successful collaboration techniques for working with families and other community members.
- Demonstrate application of school law, ethics, and policy to ensure equity for all children within a school community.
- Apply leadership skills in the development, implementing, and evaluating of programs and people in real-life school settings.
- Develop personal understandings of leadership as it pertains to self.
- Create a school culture that promotes student learning and professional growth.
- Complete a teacher evaluation process.
- Analyze multiple forms of school data in order to lead school improvement efforts.
Careers:
The principal licensure program prepares students for careers as building-level administrators in Ohio schools. Graduates will be eligible for licensure in grades Pre-K to 6, grades 4 to 8, or grades 5 to 12.
