School of Education
DEPARTMENTSPlanning for licensure study
K-12 Principal Licensure
Timetable for Graduate Study
| When | Typically 1 evening per week and occasional Saturdays. |
| Location | Various Twin Cities locations. Off Campus Programs. |
| Average Program Length | Typically 2-3 years. |
| Course Credits Majority | Majority are 3 credits per course. |
| Total Program Credits | 31 credits. |
Requirements Based on Your Situation
Students holding a teaching license - Eligibility for K-12 Principal Licensure requires:
- Three years of approved teaching experience.
- Completion of the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership or Doctorate in Leadership program or a program consisting of a master�s degree plus 30 semester hours in school administration.
- Completion of a 320-hour field experience
- A situational observation component by a team including a school administrator.
Students without a teaching license - Eligibility for K-12 Principal Licensure requires:
- Completion of the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership or Doctorate in Leadership program or a program consisting of a master�s degree plus 30 semester hours in school administration.
- Completion of a 320-hour field experience
- A situational observation component by a team including a school administrator.
- Completion the state required internship, which includes one school year of classroom experience.
Currently licensed elementary and secondary school principals wanting a K-12 principal license - Eligibility for K-12 Principal Licensure requires:
- Completion of a 200-hour field experience.
- Meet state required competencies.
- A situational observation component by a team including a school administrator.
