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.
| 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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