PGCert in Educational Administration and Supervision

This graduate certificate prepares Pennsylvania educators to seek a principal license. It focuses on the knowledge and attitudes needed to design academic programs that help every pupil succeed in a safe, fair and culturally responsive school. Coursework includes improvement science, systems thinking and community networks, and candidates complete internships with mentor principals in partner schools. Practice materials and seminars are matched to the state licensing assessment taken when the sequence ends. State rules require a master's degree before a principal license, so applicants who already hold one can finish this certificate and pass the exam to qualify. The same credits may also count toward the full master's degree in educational leadership. Students can attend on campus or online. The credential is intended for those who already work in education and want to step into administration.