College of Education and Human Services
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs

About This Program

Advance your leadership journey with Kent State’s Principal Grades 5-12 Licensure Preparation program, designed to prepare experienced educators to lead secondary schools with confidence and impact. Gain the knowledge and skills to support teachers, shape school culture and make a difference for students across grades 5 to 12. Read more...

Contact Information

• Christa Boske | cboske@kent.edu | 330-672-2580

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Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Accreditation

The Principal Grades 5-12 Licensure Preparation non-degree program meets the Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor’s requirements for program approval and the State Board of Education’s minimum standards for educator preparation programs. Kent State University’s educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

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For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• GRE scores if GPA is below 2.750 GPA
• Goal statement
• Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching experience under a professional teacher license at the 5-1 2 grade level
• Two letters of recommendation
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Application deadline: July 15
    All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Program Requirements

Licensure Requirements

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Content must be consistent with the certification level; internship must be completed within grade band of intended licensure.

Progression Requirements

• Must maintain a 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements

• A master's degree with a core of coursework in educational leadership plus 3 additional credit hours for the internship is required for this license.
• Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). The candidate must earn the qualifying score of 220 on the Ohio Assessments for Educators: Educational Leadership. Students should consult the Special Education Department for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

1. Describe the Ohio Standards for Principals.
2. Describe the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession.
3. Describe the Ohio Standards for Professional Development.
4. Describe the Ohio School Operating Standards.
5. Describe the Ohio Value Added Progress Dimension(s).
6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills consistent with the district-level standards of the Educational Leadership Consortium (ELCC) and/or National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP).
7. Demonstrate knowledge and skills identified in Advanced Standard A(1) of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Residence Requirement Policy for Non-Degree Teacher Education Licensure/Endorsement Preparation Programs

• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs  that are a total of 15 credits or above: Students must complete 60% of the coursework at Kent State University, including the course that addresses the CAEP A.1.1 Standard as designated by the program area.
• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs that are less than 15 total credits: Students must complete 100% of the coursework at Kent State University.
• Students are permitted 6 years to complete licensure  programs and  4 years to complete endorsement programs at Kent State University.
• Coursework transferred from another university cannot be more than 6 years old at the time the licensure/endorsement program is completed.
• Students who do not meet the residence requirements will not be recommended for licensure by Kent State University.

Full Description

The Principal Grades 5-12 Licensure Preparation non-degree program will prepare students to obtain the Ohio Principal 5-1 2 License. The administrative specialist license is valid for working in a central office or supervisory capacity. In this program, students will complete sequence of courses leading to license. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

The program is not a master's degree program. Students interested in obtaining a principal license and a master's degree from Kent State University must also be fully admitted into the master's degree program and complete the prescribed coursework on the master's degree prospectus, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.