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Principal Credential Program Online

UTRGV’s online Principal Credential Program is designed to prepare you to effectively direct and advocate for academic excellence as well as lead positive change in today’s schools with special focus on diverse learners.

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Program Details

Next Start Date June 20
Estimated Program Length 12 - 14 months
Credit Hours 21
Course Length 7 weeks
Cost Per Credit $458.33

About the Program

Are you an accomplished teacher looking to move into a school leadership position? UTRGV's online Principal Credential Program opens up new opportunities to serve diverse learners as a culturally responsive educational leader by preparing you to acquire your principal certification.

If you have at least 2 years of professional teaching experience and a 3.0 GPA in any master's program within a related field, this online program is for you.

Courses

This course provides a study of human resources and school budgeting functions. An overview of the supervision of classroom instruction and evaluation of instructional personnel will be covered. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be addressed. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be emphasized.
This course examines a study of the unique leadership functions of the principalship as they relate to management and instructional aspects of school programs. Attention will be given to how the sociocultural forces, internal and external constituencies, and emerging issues impact the leader’s role in creating culturally responsive learning environments. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be covered.
This course emphasizes an examination of self and the study of major organizational leadership models and their applicability in various school settings. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will be covered. Relational processes and strategies are examined as well as broader cultural and political realities to lead and manage change. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized.
This course focuses on analyzing and interpreting campus data for decision-making necessary to promote the success of all children. Additionally, the course focuses on the development of educators as leaders in assessment, research and evaluation. Applicable laws, policies and regulations including local, state and federal accountability standards will be emphasized. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be covered.
This course provides a study of curricula, program design, various forms of assessments, and the delivery of differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be covered.
The course provides students the opportunity to practice competencies and state standards in preparation to assume responsibility as principals in school districts and to pass the state principal certification exam. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized.
The course provides students the opportunity to practice competencies and state standards in preparation to assume responsibility as principals in school districts and to pass the state principal certification exam. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized.
This course provides a study of human resources and school budgeting functions. An overview of the supervision of classroom instruction and evaluation of instructional personnel will be covered. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be addressed. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be emphasized.
This course examines a study of the unique leadership functions of the principalship as they relate to management and instructional aspects of school programs. Attention will be given to how the sociocultural forces, internal and external constituencies, and emerging issues impact the leader’s role in creating culturally responsive learning environments. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be covered.
This course emphasizes an examination of self and the study of major organizational leadership models and their applicability in various school settings. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will be covered. Relational processes and strategies are examined as well as broader cultural and political realities to lead and manage change. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized.
This course focuses on analyzing and interpreting campus data for decision-making necessary to promote the success of all children. Additionally, the course focuses on the development of educators as leaders in assessment, research and evaluation. Applicable laws, policies and regulations including local, state and federal accountability standards will be emphasized. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be covered.
This course provides a study of curricula, program design, various forms of assessments, and the delivery of differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized. Ethical principles and integrity in decision-making, actions and behaviors will also be covered.
The course provides students the opportunity to practice competencies and state standards in preparation to assume responsibility as principals in school districts and to pass the state principal certification exam. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized.
The course provides students the opportunity to practice competencies and state standards in preparation to assume responsibility as principals in school districts and to pass the state principal certification exam. Applicable laws, policies and regulations will be emphasized.
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Calendar

Start Date

Jun 20 2018

Application Deadline

May 20 2018

Registration and Payment Deadline

Jun 19 2018

Class Ends

Aug 08 2018

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Tuition & Financial Aid

UT Rio Grande Valley's 100% online accelerated graduate programs offer affordable tuition, and financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Total Program Cost

$9,625*

Per Credit Hour

$458.33

Per 3-Credit-Course

$1,374.99
*We estimate that tuition and fees will total no more than the rates shown above; however, rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid

UTRGV is an equal opportunity institution in the administration of its financial aid programs. In keeping with this policy, financial aid is extended to students without regard to race, creed, sex, national origin, veteran status, religion, age or disability. For additional information regarding funding please visit our Financial Aid for Accelerated Online Programs page.

Additional Fees

Domestic Applicant Fee: $50
International Applicant Fee: $100
Graduation Fee: $32


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Admissions

Please review all the admission requirements for the Principal Credential Program Online degree program. For specific questions or more details, contact an enrollment specialist at 1-833-887-4842.

Admissions Criteria

Online Application

Submit your application and one-time $50 application fee (for domestic applications) online.

Official Transcript

Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities

GPA

3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)


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