Requirements: MA Educational Leadership with Post Bacc PK-12 Principal Certification
MA Educational Leadership with
Post Baccalaureate PK-12 Principal Certification Requirements
The School of Graduate Studies: Online
The Graduate Studies PK-12 Principal Certification program offers Post Baccalaureate Certification that requires 24 credits (8 courses) and a MA Educational Leadership that requires just 2 additional courses for a total of 30 credits (10 courses) including:
Certification Courses: 24 credits (8 courses). This program was developed to meet the PDE Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Standards. Candidates are teachers who hold a current PA Instructional I or II teaching Certification with a minimum of 3 years of experience. PK-12 Principal Post Baccalaureate Certification students can earn a MA Educational Leadership with 2 additional courses.
Master Courses: 6 credits (2 courses).
Graduate Pennsylvania Certification Requirements
Please see below the requirements and steps to become certified in Pennsylvania on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Rosemont College reserves the right to change any requirements, at any time, to comply with Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements. Please contact the Certification Officer Dr. Falconi with any questions: [email protected]
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- Complete all program coursework with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
- Complete and pass relevant Pennsylvania Educator Certification Tests (PECT) and Praxis tests (not applicable to ESL Program Specialist Certification).
- Meet with the Certification Officer (see below) to complete the certification request form and receive information and directions to submit your application to the Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) site.
The Certification Officer will then affirm and recommend you for certification on the TIMS site.
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- You will be sent notification from the Certification Officer that this recommendation has been completed and will then wait for the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to evaluate.
- Official contact from PDE varies during the time of the year, but is typically 4-6 weeks.
- Once contacted via email that you have been approved for certification, you will print your certificate from the TIMS site.
NOTE: Due to our merger, the time to apply for certification is limited: If you have not applied for certification, please contact Dr. Denise Falconi, Director of Teacher Education, as soon as possible.
Program specific requirements:
Complete 360 hours of principal practicum hours.
Post Baccalaureate PK-12 Principal Certification Courses (24 Credits)
PK-12 Principal Post Baccalaureate Certification students can get a MA Educational Leadership with 2 additional courses.
EDU 4525: Educational Leadership
Prerequisite: None
This is the first course in a sequence leading to candidacy for PA administrative certification as a K-12 school principal. The theories of leadership, organizational culture, and planned change are studied.
The principal, as an instructional leader, to improve teaching and learning is investigated, as well as the importance of school visions, missions, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making.
The role of the school principal in supporting curriculum and professional development and the research underpinnings of effective schools are reviewed.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4528: Standards Aligned Curriculum and Instruction
Prerequisite: None
This course examines curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the context of standards based education. It allows school leaders to understand significant curriculum design models, interpret school district curricula, initiate needs analyses, and plan and implement a framework for aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Standards and benchmarks, state and national influence, and curriculum assessments will be examined. Emphasis is given to providing knowledge and skills that will enhance pedagogy, effective school and classroom leadership, and creating a culture that supports learning.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4536: Finance and Resource Management
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the concepts and issues related to public school finance and fiscal control. Key concepts will include the history of school finance, the legal basis for finance and court challenges, technical aspects of school finance, implications of financial decisions on instruction, and sources of federal, state, and local revenue and support. Current issues regarding school finances, budgeting, and resource allocation will be addressed.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4537: School Law and Ethics
Prerequisite: None
This course will focus on the study of legal and ethical issues related to school administration's practical problems. Laws that pertain to public schools are reviewed, including constitutional laws, state laws, and landmark court decisions that have helped to shape school law.
The impact of school law on the formulation and implementation of school-based secondary language and literacy development and academic achievement will be studied.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4540: Special Education Legal Requirements
Prerequisite: None
This course is intended to provide the teacher candidate with an in-depth understanding of laws and legal cases that determine current practices in special education.
In addition, teacher candidates will review state regulations and forms and explore websites providing information and support regarding students/parents/professionals meeting legal requirements in the education of special needs students.
Professional and educational organizations will be explored by parents/professionals to meet legal requirements in the education of special needs students. Professional and educational organizations will be explored.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4545: Supervision and Evaluation
Prerequisite: None
This course provides a theoretical and practical overview of the supervision and evaluation of instruction. Evolving concepts of supervision of instruction are combined with opportunities to acquire skills to function in supervisory roles.
The domains, current issues, and best practices are studied to develop the practical skills for using the clinical process and developmental approach to supervision. Supervision and evaluation policies, procedures, and professional growth opportunities are studied.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4590: Classroom Assessment and Analysis
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce students to current best practices in classroom assessment and explore assessment's critical role in the teaching and learning process. Understanding of the use and purpose of formative and summative assessment strategies will be developed, emphasizing providing feedback and making adjustments to instructional practices.
The link between assessment and grading will also be discussed. Assessment will also be viewed in light of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) and the emphasis on data-driven decision-making and standards-based instruction. Concepts related to evaluation and measurement, such as validity, reliability, and other statistical measures, will also be explored.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4615: Administrative Internship
Prerequisite: None
The administrative internships are field-based assignments to prepare aspiring principals to function as school administrators and leaders on the elementary and secondary levels.
Each course in this certification program includes practicum components, assignments, and projects to contribute to a yearlong concurrent internship. The Administrative Internship will last for one full year and equate to a minimum of 360 hours.
The Internship must be completed sequentially in three distinct phases: fall, spring, and summer. However, the student can select the starting phase if the program is sequential. Interns must complete at least 120 hours in each phase of the Internship.
Interns/Students will receive one hour of credit for completing each internship phase. Two PDE 430 forms will be completed by the college supervisor during each phase of the Internship, thereby totaling six.
Offered fall/spring semester. (1 Credit)
MA Educational Leadership Courses (6 Credits)
EDU 4518: Social and Political Issues in Education
Prerequisite: None
This course examines contemporary issues in education, including the political and social influences on schools. Students will examine relevant educational policy on the local, state, and national levels and the risk factors many students must overcome to succeed in the classroom.
Curriculum, instruction, and assessment trends will be analyzed as students reflect on the research and best practices that contribute to effective schools, teaching, and student learning.
Offered spring semester. (3 Credits)
EDU 4595: Action Research in Education
Prerequisite: None
Participants in this course will explore action research in theory and practice while serving as administrators or teachers in their schools. Students will make connections between their theoretical understandings of research and their emergence as practitioner researchers in educational settings.
Participants will view themselves as producers of knowledge who can learn more about administration or instruction by studying their own experiences to improve school effectiveness and student learning. They will have an opportunity to identify a problem in their school or practice, devise a plan, gather and analyze data, report results, and develop implications for their future administrative or teaching practices and action research.
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
Strengthen Your Program with a Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificates
Set yourself apart by adding a graduate certificate to your master's degree. Students enrolled in graduate professional studies programs may choose from a diverse selection of graduate certificates to further enrich their educational experience. The graduate certificates may be taken as a stand alone option or, in some cases, achieved with additional courses embedded within the course of study. This additional focus provides specialized knowledge and experience tailored to your career and personal goals.
At Rosemont, we offer a high quality education and a pathway to success that provides exceptional value within a challenging yet supportive environment. Recognizing the demands faced by adult learners, we offer flexible degree options designed to support your continued growth through education.
Choose Your Path to Success
At Rosemont, we understand the complex world of education. In fact, all graduate education programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. While an MA in Education is the perfect steppingstone for many, we understand that depending on your desired career trajectory, you may require unique training and certifications. This is why Rosemont offers many opportunities for educators to enhance their credentials through graduate Education programs and certifications. In some cases, students may choose to pursue graduate certification without obtaining a master’s degree. Contact Program Director Denise Falconi for details.