Program Overview

Principal Grades 4-9 Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Overview

The Principal Grades 4-9 Licensure Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain the Ohio Principal 4-9 License. In this program, students complete a sequence of courses leading to license. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcript(s)
• Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• GRE scores if GPA is below 2.750 GPA
• Goal statement
• Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience under a professional teacher license at the 4-9 grade level
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

• EDLE 66492: INTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 1 (3 credits)
• EDLE 66518: SCHOOL AND SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW (3 credits)
• EDLE 66525: THE EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPALSHIP (3 credits)
• EDLE 66526: FUNDAMENTALS OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
• EDLE 66527: SCHOOL FINANCE FOR BUILDING ADMINISTRATORS (3 credits)
• EDLE 66529: LEADING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE (3 credits)
• EDLE 66531: INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP 1 (3 credits)
• EDLE 66536: THE ADMINISTRATOR'S ROLE IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 1 (3 credits)
• EDLE 66542: PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF SUPERVISION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
• EDLE 66544: COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS (3 credits)
• RMS 65511: RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (3 credits)

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 33

Progression Requirements

• Must maintain a 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 3.000 overall GPA
• A master's degree, with a core of coursework in Educational Leadership plus 3 additional credit hours for the internship is required for this license.
• Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). The candidate must earn the qualifying score of 220 on the Ohio Assessments for Educators: Educational Leadership. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.