Principal Preparation Graduate Certificate
The Principal Preparation Graduate Certificate is a 27-credit hour program designed to equip aspiring school leaders with the essential knowledge and skills needed to lead effective and thriving schools. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a successful principal in today's dynamic educational landscape.
Please note: To be eligible for this program, candidates must have an Ohio Teaching License and two years of successful work experience under an Ohio Standard Teaching License.
Why Choose Xavier's Principal Preparation Graduate Certificate?
- Demonstrate Effective Leadership: Learn to create and implement a compelling school vision that aligns with district goals and the unique needs of your community. You will also master the skills to foster a positive and inclusive school environment for both students and staff.
- Operate with Confidence: Apply ethical decision-making to manage daily school operations, from analyzing budgets and allocating resources to interpreting and applying education laws to ensure compliance.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Develop the ability to design teacher evaluation systems, use data to improve instructional quality, and create innovative educational programs that meet the diverse needs of all students.
- Strengthen Your Community: Cultivate strong relationships with staff, students, parents and the broader community by utilizing clear and impactful communication to build trust and collaboration.
Curriculum (27 credit hours)
- EDAD 543: Supervision of Instruction and Staff Personnel (3 credit hours): This course examines the crucial role of an instructional supervisor in improving educational programs through the support of highly qualified personnel.
- EDAD 548: Principalship (3 credit hours): A deep dive into the theory and practice of the principal's role, with a special emphasis on adapting to demographic and regulatory changes.
- EDAD 562: Political Structures & School/Comm Relations (3 credit hours): This course is designed to help future school leaders understand the relationship between schools and their communities, including effective communication and public relations strategies.
- EDAD 563: School Finance, Bus. Affairs & Physical Facilities (3 credit hours): Explore the financial operations and resource management necessary to run an efficient school, from budget oversight to facility maintenance.
- EDAD 565: School Law (3 credit hours): Gain in-depth knowledge of key legal issues in education by exploring landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases and federal and state statutes.
- EDAD 570: Policy, Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment (3 credit hours): Learn to navigate and influence educational policy by developing strategic planning skills and analyzing data to drive policy reforms.
- EDAD 660: Curriculum Design & Teaching Strategies (3 credit hours): This course focuses on the theory and practice of curriculum design, development, and evaluation, and how it relates to the leadership capacity of principals.
- EDAD 771/772: Principal Internship I (3 credit hours): A hands-on internship providing the opportunity to work under the guidance of a certified administrator for a minimum of 200 hours.
- EDAD 781/782: Principal Internship II (3 credit hours): The second part of the internship, providing a continued opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world educational setting.
Please note that the total credit hours required may vary depending on existing coursework.
In addition to the coursework, all candidates must register for and pass the 015 (OAE) exam.