Graduate Certificate in Principal PreK-12
Gannon University

Program Details

Earn a Principal Graduate Certificate for grades PreK-12 in just one year with this convenient online program. Students will complete five online courses in addition to internships in their current school district and a culminating portfolio.

Seven-week sessions allow students to focus on one course at a time while working full-time. Students are able to network with classmates in their cohort and adjunct faculty members who are also active educational professionals. Graduates will be prepared as instructional leaders who can effectively improve their schools and increase student achievement.

Courses cover topics including:

  • Quality teaching, continuous improvement, and professional accountability
  • School financial management
  • Diverse learner competencies for school leaders
  • Principals as agents of school reform
  • Legal aspects of educational administration

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Gannon University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)

Additional Info

  • Submit documentation of three years of educational experience working under a certificate.