Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Dual Language Principal Leadership

Program Description

This certificate program is intended for licensed teachers who have completed Roosevelt’s MA degree in Dual Language Teacher Leadership and who wish to add a principal endorsement to their Illinois Professional Educator Licenses. The required courses prepare dual language teacher leaders to manage and lead PreK – 12 schools as assistant principals or principals.

Admission Requirements

• Submitted Non-Degree/Certificate Application
• Students must have completed or will be on track to complete RU's MA Dual Language Teacher Leadership Program
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in Dual Language Teacher Leadership courses is required.
• Present a portfolio of artifacts documenting your leadership achievements and potential.
• Interview with program faculty

Sample Courses

• School Management & Budget
• Legal Issues in Pre-K to 12 Education
• Principal Internship

Career Opportunities

The required courses prepare dual language teacher leaders to manage and lead PreK – 12 schools as assistant principals or principals.

Why Roosevelt for your certificate

Broaden Your Skill Set

Future principals with expertise in bilingual and dual language education get their start here, gaining the skills they need to advance their careers and have a broad impact on schools and districts.

Diverse Learning Opportunities

Students can expect focused and practical assignments, engaging and intensive discussions, and small group projects.

Real-world Experience

A supervised internship that will lead to career and leadership opportunities.

Meet Your Graduate Certificate Faculty

• Peggie Burnett - Wise, Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Program Director
• Stanley Griggs, Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

Location and Start Term

• Location: Chicago
• Start Term: Summer and Fall