Licensing and leadership development for
educational administrators
"[We] could not help but be impressed with the educational
leadership program. It is a program worth emulating."
—NCATE / Minnesota Board of Teaching Review Team, Fall 2005
Welcome to the licensing and leadership development program for
educational administrators. Housed within the University of
Minnesota's Department of Educational Policy and Administration, we
offer an individualized program to prepare aspiring administrators
for administrative licenses as a:
The administrative licensure program offers a variety of courses
specifically designed to address the competencies required by the
state for the various licenses. Courses are offered throughout the
year with evening courses offered during fall, spring, and summer
semesters, and day courses offered during summer semester. Most
students who enroll in the program are practicing teachers. On
average they complete the program in one to two years. A unique
feature of our program is the option to complete multiple
credentials simultaneously. Please see Only at the
U! for details.
Practice informed by research
The University of Minnesota’s Licensure and Leadership Program is
committed to honoring the diversity of communities and learners
through integrating professional wisdom; research, inquiry, and
reflection; and authentic practice in the life-long development of
educational administrators. Project-based learning is embedded
throughout the program to ensure authentic learning opportunities.
Read more about our vision and core beliefs.
Certificate in PK-12 administration and
non-certificate options
Students may earn a certificate in PK-12 administration as a
stand-alone program or in addition to an Ed.D or Ph.D. Students in the certificate program are eligible for
financial aid. Individuals
already licensed in one or more areas of educational administration
in Minnesota or another state are eligible for a non-certificate
option to complete Minnesota requirements for a specific license.
Charter area learning center and school administrative
leadership
Area learning centers, charter schools, and other alternative
education programs have unique requirements and necessitate
specialized administrative skills. Students enrolled with a career
goal of administration of an alternative setting will seek a
principal’s license.
See also
For more information:
- If you have questions or would like additional information, please
contact us.
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