PGCert in Educational Administration and Supervision

This certificate leads to the certification required for school administrator and principal roles in Pennsylvania, and it follows national accreditation and leadership standards. Students study school improvement models and school law, lead through professional learning communities, and complete an internship. Principalship is offered in an online format by Penn State's World Campus as a certificate program of 18 credits. Students complete course work remotely, which allows study to be arranged around job and family commitments. Applications are due by November 1 for the term beginning January 11. The published cost is $1,048 per credit. People who want more detail can request information or begin an application through the World Campus website. Tuition and deadlines can change, so applicants should confirm the details on the program page before applying.