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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Tue., Jul. 29 10:30-11:30A CLC Tue., Sept. 16 3:30-4:30P CLC Wed, Nov. 5 3:30-4:30P CLC Tue., Jan.6, 2009 3:30-4:30P CLC
To register for an Information Session, go to: www.gv.psu.edu/infosess/ or call 610-648-3312
About the Program
Faculty from a variety of fields integrate intellectual and practical perspectives into the study of educational leadership. Students are exposed to real-world issues that relate to fundamental educational theories.
This program is offered in collaboration with Penn State Great Valley, and courses are offered in Bethlehem at the Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center.
Who Should Apply?
The Principal Certification in Educational Leadership (Administrative Level I) program prepares teachers and supervisors to take administrative positions and helps candidates meet Pennsylvania certification requirements in K-12 educational administration. An educator holding a valid Pennsylvania certificate as a K-12 Principal is qualified to perform the following:- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Director of Pupil Services
- Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
- Supervision of single instructional or pupil service areas where 5 years of professional certificated service in that area can be documented by the superintendent.
Admission requirements:
Applicants must:
- Hold a valid state-issued certificate related to education
- Shedule an interview with the program adviser prior to submitting application materials
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Submit all necessary forms, documentation, and fees.
Program requirements
- Students take 30 credits of course work in Educational Leadership.
- Students may take 9 credits on a nondegree basis.
- Students must have 5 years of professional school experience on a state-issued certificate appropriate for the assignment by completion of the program.
- Students must meet qualifying score for the PRAXIS Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision test (code 10410)
- Students must successfully pass the Precertification Competency Examination on Educating the Handicapped.
Principal Certification Course Schedule
The Principal Certification Program offers courses in 7 and 14-week formats. Seven-week classes meet 2 evenings a week or a full day on Saturdays. Fourteen-week classes meet 1 evening a week or a half-day on Saturdays.
There are six 7-week sessions each academic year. Students may begin at the start of any session.
The Principal Certification Program is offered at:
- Penn State Great Valley
- Penn State Lehigh Valley Corporate Learning Center in Bethlehem, PA
- Penn State Lancaster Center
For Education course descriptions and sequence visit www.gv.psu.edu/education.
CURRENT COURSES:
Fall 2008
| EDLDR 533 | POL LOC SCH DISTS 10/22-12/10 3SATDY | |
| 10/22/2008-12/10/2008 Credits: 3.0 | ||
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| 172987 | 301 | 30 | 30 | W 05:00P - 08:30P
S 08:45A - 02:45P |
000 LVCLC
000 LVCLC |
BUNCE, CHRISTINE A | (610) 648-3275 |
| EDLDR 551 | CURR DSG THEORY/PR 9/2-10/16 | |
| 09/02/2008-10/16/2008 Credits: 3.0 | ||
| Prerequisite: C I 550
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| 172954 | 101 | 30 | 27 | T R 05:00P - 08:30P | 000 LVCLC | MUSOLENO, RONALD R | (610) 648-3275 |
| EDLDR 597D | INVLSV PRAC LDRSHP GV10/25&12/13 70% | |
| 10/25/2008-12/13/2008 Credits: 3.0 | ||
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Section | Class
Limit |
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Remaining |
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Times |
Classroom | Instructor | Location/
Contact Info |
| 211225 | 301 | 10 | 0 | S 08:45A - 02:45P | 000 GV/LC/LV | BECHTOLD, DIANE CA | (610) 648-3275 |
Faculty from a variety of fields integrate intellectual and practical perspectives into the study of educational administration. Students gain an outstanding education that relates real-world issues to fundamental theories.
Application process:
See the Principal Certification (Administrative Level I) Admissions Page.
For information about the Principal Certification Program and enrollment, contact:
Penn State Great Valley
610.648.3312
or visit the Web site at
http://www.gv.psu.edu/.
