Students looking to obtain principal administrative licensure can complete the post-master’s certification program in school principalship, which is available to those who already possess a master’s degree in education.
Applicant must have completed a master’s degree in education from an accredited institution,
Applicant must have had at least an overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0,
Applicant must hold a Professional Teaching License or a Student Support Certificate in school counseling, and
Applicant must have a minimum of two years of teaching or school counseling experience at the time of admission to the program.
Program Requirements
Students will follow a program Plan of Study consisting of 18 credit hours.
Every student must designate a practicing principal who agrees to act as his/her mentor during the program.
Field experiences are a required component of this program. Some field experiences are embedded into the program classes, and the remainder are completed in the Capstone course.
Career Outlook
Upon completion of the program, students may apply for a graduate certificate from Marshall University. This certificate is official recognition by the University that an individual has completed the program and will be needed to obtain state licensure.
Upon completion of the program, candidates seeking school principal licensure in West Virginia are required to pass the PRAXIS 5412 Educational Leadership Administration and Supervision test.
West Virginia licensure also requires the candidate to complete the Evaluation Leadership Institute from the West Virginia Department of Education.
Students seeking licensure in other states should contact the state’s local licensing agency for information on requirements.