Principal PK-12 Certification | Arcadia University

Overview

Degree Level: Graduate
Degrees Offered: PA Certification

school/college: School of Education

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Earn a PA Leadership Certification in Principal PK-12 Education

Arcadia’s Principal PK-12 Certification requires 3 years of full-time teaching experience in an instructional area while certified in that instructional area.

Educational Leadership, MEd

Earn your PA Administrative Certification alongside a master's degree in Education. Learn more about Arcadia's flexible master's program.

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Featured Courses

School Law

Required Course

This course examines federal and state court cases, statutes and regulations that affect students, teachers, administrators and other community members involved with schools.

Managing Organization and Change

Required Course

Explore the principles, theories and realities of managing educational organizations and effectively leading an educational organization through change. This course highlights strategic planning, developing a vision and mission, and promoting continuous and sustained school improvement.

Supervision of Teaching and Learning

Required Course

This course examines the components of educational leadership that relate to the supervisory process. Both theory and practice are emphasized. The clinical supervision process is highlighted along with a variety of different “walk-through” models of supervision.

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School of Education Graduate Program Information

Teacher Certification Agreements

Pennsylvania has signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement that provides for acceptance of state-approved educator preparation programs between certain states to facilitate educator mobility.

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Teacher Certification Reciprocity

Arcadia University School of Education is an approved provider of educational programs leading to Pennsylvania Department of Education Professional Certification and offers certification at the undergraduate and post baccalaureate (graduate) levels. Arcadia University has not determined if our curriculum meets the requirements for teacher certification in other states or US territories.

Admission Requirements

For working professionals seeking graduate degrees or certifications, we offer full-time, part-time, online and options to build your own degree.

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Tuition and Fees

Learn more about the cost differences for part- and full-time students and any specialized School of Education program costs.

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