Principal/Program Administrator Certification / School of Education and Movement Studies

The PLU School of Education announces a new principal certification program for experienced educators. This 16-24 month, comprehensive, best-practice, research-supported program is designed to build and enhance leadership skills for those candidates who work in urban, rural, and suburban school systems. Based on current Washington Principal/Program Administrator standards, the program provides candidates the practical knowledge and skills they need to lead a school community, not only for today but into the future. PLU candidates develop the ability to be responsive and results-oriented leaders able to face the challenges of a dynamic school community.

*Principal Certification Only Tuition 2009-2011

*Additional Fee Information

Program Outline

Summer Session 2009
[Classes meet June 30 - August 6, 9:30am-2:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays]

EDUC 570: Introduction to Educational Leadership 2 semester hours
EDUC 574: Instruction and Curriculum: Theory and Development 3 semester hours

Fall Semester 2009
[Classes meet Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30, and every other Saturday, 9am-12pm]

EDUC 573 A&B: Practicum I & II                                    2 semester hours
    EDUC 579: Leading Schools for Today           2 semester hours
    EDUC 575: Managing School Change & Reform                                      2 semester hours

J-Term 2010
[Classes meet Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 and Saturdays, 9am-3pm]

EDUC 577: School Finance 2 semester hours

Spring Semester 2010
[Classes meet Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30 and every other Saturday, 9am-12pm]

EDUC 571: School and Their Communities                             2 semester hours
    EDUC 573 C & D: Practicum        2 semester hours
    EDUC 576: Personnel Development                                                            3 semester hours

Summer Session 2010

EDUC 578: School Law 2 semester hours

Fall Semester 2010
[Full time internship and every other Tuesday, 5:30-8:30]

EDUC 595: Internship in Educational Administration 2 semester hours
EDUC 596: Graduate Seminar 2 semester hours

Spring Semester 2011
[Full time internship and every other Tuesday, 5:30-8:30]

EDUC 595: Internship in Educational Administration                                2 semester hours
    EDUC 596: Graduate Seminar        2 semester hours

Summer Semester 2011

  EDUC 593: Culminating Professional Portfolio (MAE option)          3 semester hours

                                                                                    Total: 30-33 semester hours

Admission Process

You will need to submit the following to the Office of Admission:

PLU Application for Graduate Admission
Application Essay: Submit a written essay indentifying and discussing three value commitments that will influence your work as a teacher. It should be between 500 and 750 words in length on a separate piece of paper. Please reference your name on the page.
Submit two letters of recommendation: One academic /professional reference and one that speaks to the candidate’s work with young people.
Resumé
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
$40.00 application fee
Complete a formal group interview

   For further information, please contact:
            School of Education and Movement Studies
            educ@plu.edu
            (253) 535-7272

School of Education and Movement Studies