Program Overview
Prepare for positions of leadership in public, private, and charter schools with the Principal Certificate online program from Eastern Washington University. This post-master's certificate program is based on state and national standards and will satisfy the requirements of the Washington State Department of Public Instruction for school principal certification.
The program is designed to enhance your expertise in governance, school law, leadership and strategic planning. You will also learn how to develop and implement curriculum, oversee teachers, and work more effectively with parents, the community, and district administrators.
Taught by the same dedicated faculty who teach on campus, this online certificate program will prepare educators to be effective school leaders whether as principals, assistant principals, or program administrators.
Courses
In order to earn the Principal Certificate online, you must complete 6 courses (including an internship) for a total of 32 credits. All courses are six weeks in length.
To see the full list of the Principal Certificate program's online courses, view courses.
Admissions
As an applicant for the Principal Certificate online program, you must hold a master's degree in Education or a related field and have three years of work experience at the completion of this program completion.
To learn more about our Principal Certificate online admission requirements, view admissions.
Tuition
As a student in the Principal Certificate online program, you can pay for each course as you enroll. There is a $75 non-refundable application fee. Tuition is the same for students living in Washington or outside the state.
To learn more about our Principal Certificate online tuition, view tuition.
Calendar
With seven start dates each year, the Principal Certificate online program is convenient and accessible. Before beginning, you should consider application date deadlines, turn in all required documentation and fees, register for classes and pay tuition to begin on your desired start date.
To see the full calendar of upcoming start dates for our Principal Certificate online, view calendar.
Also available
- M.Ed. in Adult Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Literacy
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. in Special Education
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Principal Certification
- Principal Certificate Program
- Certificate in College Instruction
Courses
The Principal Certificate online curriculum is comprised of 6 courses for a total of 32 credits.
| Principal Certificate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Notes | Course Number and Title | Credits |
| Specialization | EDUC 551 - Supervision of Instruction | 4 |
| EDUC 564 - School Law | 4 | |
| EDUC 565 - Leadership for Today’s Schools | 4 | |
| EDUC 566 - Leadership in School-Community Relations | 4 | |
| EDUC 567 - School Administration and Budget | 4 | |
| EDUC 660 - Principal Internship I | 3 | |
| EDUC 663 - Principal Portfolio I | 1 | |
| EDUC 661 - Principal Internship II | 3 | |
| EDUC 664 - Principal Portfolio II | 1 | |
| EDUC 662 - Principal Internship III | 2 | |
| EDUC 665 - Principal Portfolio III | 2 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
You must take the following courses.
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Court decisions and statutory law relating to the duties and powers of school officials and employees, compulsory school attendance, school census, child labor, control, and organization.
EDUC 565: Leadership for Today's Schools
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Focus on school leadership, developing with vision the knowledge and skills for strategically leading the planning, decision-making, communication, management, and change processes needed in 21st century schools and communities.
EDUC 566: Leadership in School-Community Relations
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
A problem-based exposure to the multi-dimensional role of school-community relations and communication in school districts. The course addresses the Public Relations domain of the NPBEA and WAC standards for the principalship.
EDUC 567: School Administration
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Students will examine the role of the principal, using the ISLLC Standards as a framework. They will prepare themselves for leadership through research, discussion activity and application. Relevant and practical topics will be used to create the curricular content of the course. Students will exit this course with knowledge and understanding of what to expect and how to respond as a new principal. This is a course where practicality and purpose will support those preparing for an instructional leadership role.
EDUC 551: Supervision of Instruction
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
The work of the teacher or supervisor in improving instruction.
EDUC 660: Principal Internship I
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Practical, on-the-job experience for principal candidates planned cooperatively by a school district and the university. Students are selected for this experience by the university and the district in which the student is working.
EDUC 661: Principal Internship II
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of Principal Internship I. Practical, on-the-job experience for principal candidates planned cooperatively by a school district and the university. Students are selected for this experience by the university and the district in which the student is working.
EDUC 662: Principal Internship III
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of Principal Internships I & II. Practical, on-the-job experience for principal candidates planned cooperatively by a school district and the university. Students are selected for this experience by the university and the district in which the student is working.
EDUC 663: Principal Portfolio I
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 1
This course provides Principal Certificate candidates the opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work from graduate education courses and internship work that includes a reflective component. Candidates will provide evidence aligned with corresponding professional competencies.
EDUC 664: Principal Portfolio II
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 1
Continuation of Principal Portfolio I. This course provides Principal Certificate candidates the opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work from graduate education courses and internship work that includes a reflective component. Candidates will provide evidence aligned with corresponding professional competencies.
EDUC 655: Principal Portfolio III
Duration: 6 weeks | Credit Hours: 2
Continuation of Principal Portfolios I & II. This course provides Principal Certificate candidates the opportunity to assemble a portfolio of work from graduate education courses and internship work that includes a reflective component. Candidates will provide evidence aligned with corresponding professional competencies.
Admissions
Let's get started! The admission process is the first step toward earning your online post-master's certificate. Familiarize yourself with these requirements for the Principal Certificate online program, along with information on required documents.
Principal Certificate Online Requirements
- Master's degree in Education or related field
- Three years of work experience at time of program completion
- Teaching certification or ESA certification is required with graduation application
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities where you have earned credit
If you need to submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Studies206 Showalter Hall
Cheney, WA 99004
Have a question? Call us at 800-826-3411.
[close-]Tuition
Tuition for the Principal Certificate online program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per 4-Credit Hour Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Certificate | $263.26 | $1,053.04 | $8,425 |
Calendar
The Principal Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 11/4/2019 | 10/21/2019 | 10/30/2019 | 11/2/2019 | 12/15/2019 |
| Winter I | 12/30/2019 | 12/13/2019 | 12/24/2019 | 12/28/2019 | 2/9/2020 |
| Winter II | 2/10/2020 | 1/27/2020 | 2/5/2020 | 2/8/2020 | 3/22/2020 |
| Spring I | 3/30/2020 | 3/16/2020 | 3/25/2020 | 3/28/2020 | 5/10/2020 |
| Spring II | 5/11/2020 | 4/27/2020 | 5/6/2020 | 5/9/2020 | 6/21/2020 |
| Summer | 7/6/2020 | 6/19/2020 | 6/30/2020 | 7/4/2020 | 8/16/2020 |
| Fall I | 9/21/2020 | 9/7/2019 | 9/16/2020 | 9/19/2020 | 11/1/2020 |
| Fall II | 11/2/2020 | 10/19/2020 | 10/26/2020 | 10/31/2020 | 12/13/2020 |
