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The K-12 school principalship certificate is an 18-credit post-baccalaureate program designed for certified teachers who are interested in broadening their career opportunities and moving into administrative positions within the schools. The program can be completed via evening and Saturday classes.
To be eligible for certification by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, candidates must have five years of professional teaching experience and pass the required Praxis exams.
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Course Offerings
Some of the courses in the K-12 school principalship certificate program include:
- Educational Administration
- Curriculum, Supervision and Leadership
- The Principalship
- Applied Research Practicum
For a comprehensive list of program requirements and course descriptions, see the program guide and course descriptions.
New Fall 2013: Tuition discount
Starting fall semester 2013, Point Park University is providing a tuition discount for all certificate and master's degree education programs. This tuition discount is approximately 34 percent below the standard rate for the master's degree programs and 27 percent below for the certificate programs.
New and returning education certificate and master's degree students will receive this lower tuition rate as follows:
- Discounted cost per credit: $520
- Discounted cost for a 3-credit class: $1,560
For more details on tuition and fees at Point Park for 2013-14, please visit our tuition and fees page.
Off-Campus Graduate Education Programs
Interested in pursuing this program at an off-campus location? Learn more about our off-campus graduate education cohort programs.