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Required Courses 

The Principal Certification Program (EDLDR) at Penn State consists of six specific courses (see Table 1) consistent across the University Park and Harrisburg programs. These courses cover both the mandatory ELCC standards and the PDE certification requirements. The main themes present throughout the EDLDR courses include diversity, professional development, instructional leadership, ethical and moral leadership, school improvement, change processes, and social justice. All of the courses are offered at Penn State Harrisburg in a blended delivery of face-to-face and online instruction.

Table 1. Principal Certification Program required core courses
Course Title
EDLDR 859 Planned Change for School Improvement
EDLDR 861 Principles of Instructional Leadership
EDLDR 868 The Principalship for Aspiring Instructional Leaders
EDLDR 876 Law and Education for Educational Leaders
EDLDR 841 Data Informed Leadership
EDLDR 595 Internship

Courses Offered Each Semester

Fall

EDLDR 861 Principles of Instructional Leadership (3)

EDLDR 868 The Principalship for Aspiring Instructional Leaders (3) Prerequisite: teaching or school administrative experience; 18 credits in education at least 5 of which are methods of teaching

EDLDR 595 Internship (3) Prerequisite: teaching experience and a professional certificate

Spring

EDLDR 859 Planned Change for School Improvement (3)

EDLDR 841 Data Informed Leadership (3) Prerequisite: teaching, administrative, or supervisory experience

EDLDR 595 Internship (3) Prerequisite: teaching experience and a professional certificate

Summer

EDLDR 876 Law and Education for Educational Leaders (3) Prerequisite: administrative or supervisory experience

EDLDR 595 Internship (3) Prerequisite: teaching experience and a professional certificate


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