Principal Leadership and Licensure Certificate - Athens (CTPLLG), Regional (CTPLRG)
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus; Regional campuses (including but not limited to Chillicothe , Southern, and Lancaster)
Term of Entry: Summer
Terms of Entry Requiring Program Permission: None
Enrollment Eligibility: Degree and non-degree seeking students
Certificate Overview
Through a balanced online and in-class instructional approach, the principal certificate program is a 17-credit program completed over three semesters. The courses align with National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards, embed key Ohio educational initiatives, and include an internship that prepares candidates for the required Ohio licensure exam and school leadership. The program format is a cohort model that meets on Saturdays to accommodate working professionals. New cohorts begin each summer (applications due by April 15) at the Athens and various regional campuses.
Opportunities upon Completion
Program graduates often serve as principals, assistant principals, central office administrators, or teacher leaders.
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/ed-studies/principal-certificate
Admission Requirements
For Athens Campus admissions, please use the non-degree code CTPLLG. For Regional Campus admissions, please use the non-degree code CTPLRG.
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Online application: CTPLLG (Athens) or CTPLRG (Regional)
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Unofficial transcripts conferring a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in education or education-related field from an accredited university with an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale (not required if Master’s degree is from Ohio University)
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Active professional teaching license (or the ability to obtain one before the program begins)
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Statement of purpose regarding career commitment, leadership potential, and professional goals
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Current résumé/CV is preferred but not required
Completion Requirements
Complete a minimum of 17 credit hours as follows:
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