Principal Licensure Program Purpose of Program The non-degree principal licensure program prepares individuals for appointments as school principals and office administrators, and for positions in AEAs and the state department of education. It is a licensure-only program that requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of graduate credit. Admission Applicants for admission must meet the requirements of the Graduate College. Additionally, applicants must have had three or more years of teaching experience at the early-childhood through grade-twelve level by the time they receive their degree. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis through a faculty review process. Candidates will be selected based on consideration of grade-point average, recommendations, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores, and a statement of career goals. Application to all graduate programs (degree or non-degree) in the College of Education requires official GRE general test scores. Information on Admission to the College of Education is available through the Office of Education Services, The University of Iowa Office of Graduate Admissions, Online Graduate Applications, and College of Education Financial Aid and Graduate Assistantships.Course Delivery Many of the courses offered by the Educational Leadership faculty are offered via distance education. Consult ISIS for current semester course offerings. Course & Clinical Requirements Minimum total semester hours required: 36 s.h. Worksheet for Principal Licensure Program. 1. Core Requirements (24 s.h.) 07B:201 Foundations of School Administration (3 s.h.)
07B:236 Administration of Students with Special Needs (3 s.h.)
07B:242 Research for Effective School Leaders (3 s.h.)
07B:260 Contemporary Management Strategies for the K-12 Principal (3 s.h.)
07B:285 School and Community Relationships (3 s.h.)
07B:298 Legal Aspect of School Personnel (3 s.h.)
07B:381 Analysis and Appraisal of Curriculum (3 s.h.)
07B:383 Supervision and Evaluation (3 s.h.) 2. Clinicals (12 s.h.) 07E:181 ePortfolio Production (1 s.h.)
07B:400 Early Childhood Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
07B:401 Elementary Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
07B:402 Secondary Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
07B:403 Special Education Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.) * Hours in clinicals are determined by advisor based on application documents and experience. Total clinical hours must be distributed across 400, 401, 402, and 403. Total hours for these five classes must equal 12 semester hours. Additional clinical hours may be required and is determined by faculty review. 3. ePortfolio Presentation The culminating activity for the program is a presentation of the student’s ePortfolio to a committee. ePortfolio FAQ and Expectations. |