Preparation Program for Principal Certification
Degree: Certification
Major: Professional Principal Preparation
Hours: 18
Program Description
The Professional Preparation Program for Principal Certification is offered to graduate students and it allows educators to continue their professional development in school leadership and administration. You may apply if you hold a regionally-accredited master’s degree in any field.
You must also hold a teaching certificate and two years of practical teaching experience. As necessary, the Lamar University admissions staff will initiate waivers of any experience or certification requirements in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure. Those applicants who intend to certify in Texas must have a Texas teaching certificate.
Why Study Professional Principal Preparation at Lamar?
The online Professional Preparation Program for Principal Certification combines knowledge and leadership experience to give you constructive strategies to develop students and help them achieve their goals. You will learn some of the best techniques to apply to the classrooms, as well as how to deal with people within entire schools and become a great leader. With guidance from experienced educators, you will understand the aspects of education.
Career Paths
This degree plan is specifically designed to help you become a school principal or administrator. You'll study instructional leadership, public relations responsibilities and school law to prepare you for your eventual appointment as a school administrator.
Primary Careers
Assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent
- Public education
- Educational leadership
- Teacher education
- Public schools
- Private and preparatory schools
- Colleges and universities