Principal
State licensure requirements
The University’s Masters in Education/Administration and Supervision (MAED/ADM) program meets the state licensure requirements for principal certification in the states listed below.Ìý There are two pathways to achieve certification:
1) “Direct Apply†– states that accept our Arizona-approved program and permit candidates to apply directly for certification, and
2) “Reciprocity†– states that require candidates of our Arizona-approved program to obtain Arizona certification first before applying for certification in their home state.
Review the licensure requirements listed under your state as you prepare for your principal preparation journey.Ìý
As a principal candidate in Alabama, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates in Alabama will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exams:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is an Alabama specific exam. Arizona Department of Education (ADE) accepts exams that are equivalent to ADE’s required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Alabama principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Alabama teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Alabama licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address
PO Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36104
Physical Address
50 N Ripley St.
Montgomery, AL 36130
Phone: 334-694-4900
Email: comm@alsde.edu
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Alaska, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240 hour Administrative Internship experience.
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.
Apply for Licensure:
Alaska principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Alaska Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-050
Physical Address
801 West 10th Street, Suite 200Ìý
PO Box 110500Ìý
Juneau, AK 99811-0500
Phone: 907-465-2831
Fax: 907-465-2441
Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Arizona, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Arizona principal candidates will apply for principal licensure through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
ADE - Certification
P.O. Box 6490
°®ÎÛ´«Ã½, AZ 85005-6490
Phone: 602-542-4367
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýcertification@azed.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Colorado, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 270-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates who signed Enrollment Agreements prior to 2/10/2021 will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. Principal candidatesÌýwho signed Enrollment Agreements on or after 2/10/2021 will complete a minimum 270-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Colorado principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Colorado Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
201 East Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
Educator Talent – Licensing
6000 E Evans Ave
Building #2, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: 303-866-6628
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:ÌýCDELicensing@cde.state.co.us
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Delaware, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of five years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (42 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a certified, contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates in Delaware will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Candidates need to take and pass Praxis School Leadership Licensure Assessment (test code 6990) to meet both programmatic and licensure requirements.
The principal exam listed above is a Delaware specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score reportÌý³¾³Ü²õ³ÙÌýdocument that your exam was reported to another stateÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýthat you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Delaware principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
Ìýis a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Delaware principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Delaware licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
Licensure & Certification
Collette Education Resource Center
35 Commerce Way, Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-857-3388
Email: mailbox.deeds@doe.k12.de.us
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in District of Columbia, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of four years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (30 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Apply for Licensure:
District of Columbia principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
1050 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-727-6436
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:ÌýOSSE.Asklicensure@dc.gov Ìý
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Florida, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Florida principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Florida Department of Education.
Contact Information:
Bureau of Educator Certification
Room 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
Phone: 1-800-445-6739
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Hawaii, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of four years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (34 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school.ÌýApplicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license.ÌýThe current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
The state of Hawaii requires negative TB testing and MMR immunization prior to entering the classroom. Additional immunization verification may be required for admission in accordance withÌý.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Additional Requirements:
Completion of the Hawaii Certification Institute for School Leaders (HICISL) program is required to be eligible to apply for a Principal certificate. Visit theÌýÌýfor more information.
Apply for Licensure:
Hawai’i principal candidates will apply directly to their state for initial licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
1390 Miller St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-784-6200
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýdoeinfo@k12.hi.us
*Contact yourÌýÌýfor site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Idaho, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of four years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (30 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Idaho principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Idaho principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Idaho licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0027
Physical Address:
650 W State St, 2nd Floor
Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-332-6800
Toll Free: 800-432-4601
Fax: 208-334-2228
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýinfo@sde.idaho.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Illinois, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of four years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (30 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Illinois principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Illinois Board of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
100 N. 1st Street
Springfield, IL 62777
Phone: 217-782-4321
Toll Free: 866-262-6663
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Kansas, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of five years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (42 months for admission to the program), on a standard license. The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in a .ÌýApplicants must provide evidence of a current professional teaching license.ÌýThe current teaching license must be a renewable professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, initial, standard, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is a Kansas specific exam. Arizona Department of Education (ADE) accepts exams that are equivalent to ADE’s required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score reportÌýmustÌýdocument that your exam was reported to another stateÌýandÌýthat you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Additional requirements:
Kansas requires a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA in the graduate program coursework.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Kansas principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the onlineÌý. The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
Ìýis a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Kansas teacher candidates will have to include a copy of their valid Arizona teaching license as part of their application for Kansas licensure.
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State Agency Contact Information:
Attention: Teacher Licensure
900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 102
Topeka, KS 66612-1212
Phone: 785-296-2288
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:ÌýTLALicense@ksde.org
*Contact yourÌýÌýfor site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Louisiana, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of five years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (42 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Louisiana principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Louisiana Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Please note, the Louisiana Department of Education does not provide a mailing address for teacher candidates.
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*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Maine, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Maine principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Maine Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
Phone: 207-624-6600
Fax: 207-624-6700
*Contact yourÌýÌýfor site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Maryland, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Additional coursework:
Principal candidates seeking licensure in Maryland will need 3 semester hours of coursework in Special Education. Some candidates meet this requirement through a course from their undergraduate degree. If not met, candidates can choose to take SPED/531 Special Education Teaching Methods to meet the requirement.
Apply for Licensure:
Maryland principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Maryland Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Certification Branch
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-2595
Phone: 410-767-0390
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýcertinfo.msde@maryland.gov Ìý
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Michigan, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Apply for Licensure:
Michigan principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Michigan Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MIÌý 48909
Physical Address:
608 W. Allegan Street
Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: 833-633-5788
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:ÌýMDE-EducatorHelp@Michigan.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Mississippi, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is a Mississippi specific exam. Arizona Department of Education (ADE) accepts exams that are equivalent to ADE’s required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Mississippi principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Mississippi principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Mississippi licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Phone: 601-359-3483
Email: techersupport@mdek12.org
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Missouri, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates in Missouri will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exams:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates in Missouri will complete the Arizona-approved Principal certification exam.
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates in Missouri will complete the Missouri-approved Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is a Missouri specific exam. Arizona Department of Education (ADE) accepts exams that are equivalent to ADE’s required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score reportÌýmustÌýdocument that your exam was reported to another stateÌýandÌýthat you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Missouri principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
Ìýis a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
In addition to regularly checking the requirements for licensure being provided here, principal candidates are further encouraged to contact the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to address any additional questions about requirements necessary to apply for principal licensure in their state.
Missouri principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Idaho licensure.
Contact Information:
205 Jefferson St.
Jefferson City, MO 650101
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 480
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Educator Certification: 573-751-0051
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýHowever, as licensing requirements are subject to change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s principal licensing authority (provided above).
As a principal candidate in Montana, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations*:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Additional Requirements:
Completion of the following free on-line course in Indian Education
Apply for Licensure:
Montana principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Montana Office of Public Instruction. The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Institutional Recommendation for candidates to include in their application for licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
Attn. Educator Licensure
P.O. Box 202501 Helena
Montana 59620-2501
Phone: 406-444-3150
Email: cert@mt.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Nebraska, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Additional Requirements:
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Apply for Licensure:
Nebraska principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Nebraska Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
Physical Address:
500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510-2611
Phone: 402-471-2295
Fax: 402-471-0117
Email: NDE.TCERTWEB@nebraska.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Nevada, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of five years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (42 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is a Nevada specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Nevada principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Nevada principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Nevada licensure.Ìý
State Agency Contact Information:
Carson City Office
700 E. Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-687-9115
Las Vegas Office
2080 E. Flamingo Rd., Suite 210
Las Vegas NV 89119
Phone: 702-486-6458
Fax: 702-486-6450
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýlicense@doe.nv.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in New Hampshire, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of five years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (42 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Apply for Licensure:
New Hampshire principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the New Hampshire Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Bureau of Credentialing
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3852
Phone: 603-271-2409
Help Desk Site:
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in New Jersey, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of five years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (42 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is a New Jersey specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, New Jersey principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
New Jersey principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for New Jersey licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
Certification & Induction
PO Box 500
Trenton, NJ 08625-0500
Phone: 609-292-2070
Email: Licensing.Requests@doe.nj.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in New Mexico, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of six years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (54 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
The principal exam listed above is a New Mexico specific exam. Arizona Department of Education accepts exams that are equivalent to their required exams. In order to waive the equivalent Arizona exam, the official score report must document that your exam was reported to another state and that you passed the exam in that state. The Arizona Out of State Exam Equivalents list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and can be updated by ADE at anytime.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, New Mexico principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
New Mexico principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for New Mexico licensure.
State Agency Contact Information:
300 Don Gaspar
Room 103
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: 505-827-5800
Email: LicensureUnit@state.nm.us
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in North Carolina, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Apply for Licensure:
North Carolina principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
6301 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6301
Physical Address:
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2825
Phone: 984-716-1800
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in North Dakota, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours. The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction currently has two types of principal credential: Elementary Principal Credential (for individuals serving grade levels K-8) and Secondary Principal Credential (for individuals serving in grade levels 5-12). A candidate’s internship experience needs to be at a site within the grade range he or she would like credentialed in post-graduation.*
Apply for Licensure:
North Dakota principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
State Agencies’ Contact Information:
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201
Bismarck, North Dakota 58505-0440
Phone: 701-328-2260
2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 204
Bismarck, ND 58503-0585
Phone: 701-328-9641
Fax: 701-328-9641
Email: espbinfo@nd.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Ohio, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted. Candidates may choose from the following grade levels for a principal license based upon work experience:
- Grades PreK-6
- Grades 4-9
- Grades 5-12
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours. The Ohio Department of Education currently has three grade ranges for principal credential: Grades PreK-6, Grades 4-9 and Grades 5-12. A candidate’s internship experience needs to be at a site within the grade range theyÌý would like a credential in post-graduation.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Ohio principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Ohio Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Office of Educator Licensure
25 South Front St., Mail Stop 504
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
Phone: 614-466-3593
Toll Free: 877-644-6338
Email: educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Oklahoma, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Oklahoma principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Office of Teacher Certification
2500 North Lincoln Boulevard, #212
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4599
Phone: 405-521-3337
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Oregon, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Please note, the State of Oregon requires K-12 teachers and school staff (including interns) to be vaccinated against ÌýCOVID-19 (see, ).
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Oregon principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Oregon principal candidates must include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Oregon licensure.
State Agencies’ Contact Information:
255 Capitol St NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
Phone: 503-947-5600
Fax: 503-378-5156
250 Division St NE
Salem, OR 97301-1012
Fax: 503-378-4448
Email: contact.tspc@tspc.oregon.gov
eLicensing: online.tspc@tspc.oregon.gov
To submit transcripts: tspc.transcripts@tspc.oregon.gov
Fingerprint and background check questions: finger.printing@tspc.oregon.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Pennsylvania, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed and certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Pennsylvania principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
333 Market StreetÌý
Harrisburg, PA 17126
Phone: 717-783-6788
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Rhode Island, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 300-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 300-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete a Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Rhode Island principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Rhode Island Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
255 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-222-4600
Email: eqac@ride.ri.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
ÌýThis summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in South Carolina, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
The South Carolina Department of Education currently has two grade spans for their principal credential: Elementary Principal Credential (for individuals serving grade levels PreK-8) and Secondary Principal Credential (for individuals serving in grade levels 6-12). Candidates must have at least one year of teaching experience within the grade span they wish to be certified as a principal (Elementary – PreK-8th or Secondary 6-12).Ìý
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours. The South Carolina Department of Education currently has two grade spans for their principal credential: Elementary Principal Credential (for individuals serving grade levels PreK-8) and Secondary Principal Credential (for individuals serving in grade levels 6-12). A candidate’s internship experience needs to be at a site within the grade range they would like credentialed in post-graduation.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete a Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
South Carolina principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the South Carolina Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-734-8500
Email: info@ed.sc.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Tennessee, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three (3) years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round school, of which one year (10-months) must have been in a Tennessee public or approved non-public school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Private schoolsÌýselected for internship mustÌýbe accredited by one (1) of the following: any accreditation division of AdvancED (the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI)), the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), any accrediting association recognized by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Commission on Accreditation (e.g., the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)) or the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA).
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Tennessee principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Tennessee Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Office of Educator Licensure and Preparation
9th Floor, Andrew Johnson Tower
710 James Robertson Parkway
Nashville, TN 37243
Email: Educator.Licensure@tn.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Texas, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through a Reciprocity pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete the Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Upon graduating from the principal preparation program, Texas principal candidates will apply for principal licensure in Arizona through the online . The °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ will prepare an Arizona Institutional Recommendation for candidates to be included in their application for licensure.*
is a requirement to be eligible for the Arizona licensure. Candidates outside of AZ must complete the packet process.
Texas principal candidates will include a copy of their valid Arizona principal license as part of their application for Texas licensure.Ìý
State Agency Contact Information:
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-936-8400
Testing questions: 512-463-9039
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Vermont, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete a Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Vermont principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Vermont Agency of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
State Agency Contact Information:
1 National Life Drive, Davis 5
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Phone: 802-828-1130
Fax: 802-828-6430
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýaoe.edinfo@vermont.gov
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Virginia, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. A valid teaching certificate is required for licensure. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of theÌý 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete a Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
Virginia principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Virginia Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218
Physical Address:
James Monroe Building, 25th Floor
101 N. 14th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 800-292-3820
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in Washington, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years licensed or certificated instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240 hour Administrative Internship experience.
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.
Apply for Licensure:
Washington principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
State Agency Contact Information:
Professional Certification Office
Mailing Address:
PO Box 47200
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Physical Address:
Old Capitol Building
600 Washington St. S.E.
Olympia, WAÌý 98504
Phone: 360-725-6400
Fax: 360-586-0145
·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:ÌýCert@k12.wa.us
*Contact yourÌýÌýfor site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.Ìý
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
As a principal candidate in West Virginia, you must meet the following requirements to apply for licensure through the Direct Apply pathway after completing your °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ principal preparation program:
Teaching Experience:
Principal candidates will need to have a minimum of three years instructional experience in a P-12 setting (18 months for admission to the program). The teaching or instructional experience must be as a contracted teacher in either a traditional or year-round public or private school. Applicants must provide evidence of a current teaching license. The current teaching license must be a renewable standard or professional license. Licenses that are designated as a temporary, substitute, emergency, probationary, intern, or other non-professional licenses will not be accepted.
Immunizations:
Requirements may vary by district, and candidates should contact the school district for a list of the immunizations required prior to internship.*
Field Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum of 30 hours of verified field experiences relating to specific course content. The field experience hours are completed outside of the 240-hour Administrative Internship experience.*
Internship Experience:
Principal candidates will complete a minimum 240-hour Internship experience at an approved site. The internship hours are accrued in addition to the field experience hours.*
Exam:
Principal Exam*: Principal candidates will complete a Principal certification exam.
Apply for Licensure:
West Virginia principal candidates will apply for licensure directly to the West Virginia Department of Education.
State Agency Contact Information:
1900 Kanawha Boulevard EastÌý
Charleston, WV 25305
Phone: 304-558-7010
Toll Free: 833-627-2833
*Contact your for site approval, testing, and/or licensure information. Internship and licensure requirements vary by state. Candidates must follow the guidelines within their state, which may exceed minimum program requirements.
This summary of state licensure requirements is provided as a reference tool for our principal candidates.ÌýEvery effort is made to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date.ÌýAs licensing requirements can change at any time, principal candidates can also check with their state’s licensing authority (contact information provided above).
State disclosures
The University has determined that its Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision (MAED/ADM) program does NOT meet the requirements for licensure in the following states:
Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Utah
The University, after all reasonable efforts, has been unable to determine whether its Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision (MAED/ADM) program meets the requirements for licensure in the following states. Please click on the links below for contact information for the applicable state licensing board.Ìý
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