COHORT INFORMATION
UNI Continuing Education Credit Programs, in conjunction with the Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Postsecondary Education, presents the Principalship Master's program. This program is designed for persons seeking endorsement/certification in the state of Iowa as an elementary or secondary school principal.
Iowa Communications Network (ICN)
Courses in this program are offered primarily via the ICN. Delivery of ICN programs is limited to the state of Iowa.
WebCT
Courses in this program have an online component utilizing WebCT, a computer conferencing program requiring Internet access and a web browser — no additional software is required. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up.
UNI campus
Summer sessions in this program may involve some on-campus or central site study.
37 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
200:214 Foundations of Instructional Psychology, 3 credit hours
Study of factors involved in designing and implementing effective instructional environments.
220:260 Special Education Law and policy, 3 credit hours
Provides information and conceptual understanding of legislative, executive and judicial action affecting special education programs for children and youth with disabilities.
250:205 Educational Research, 3 credit hours
Evaluation of educational research concepts, including purposes, hypotheses, principles of research design, data collection and interpretation of results.
270:232 School Governance, Law and Intersystems Relations, 3 credit hours
Development of knowledge of the many aspects of local, regional, state and federal governance of public schools, legal issues, school funding, respect for people's rights and competence in managing school risk to avoid legal liability.
270:245 Leadership, 3 credit hours
Study of contemporary leadership, change and staff development in school organizations.
270:247 Organization Management: School and Community, 3 credit hours
Examination of the key administrative concepts and techniques employed by effective school principals.
270:249 Curriculum and Assessment, 3 credit hours
Knowledge and skills for elementary and secondary principals in providing leadership in curriculum development practices commensurate with individual, school and community belief systems.
270:282 Change and Transformation, 2 credit hours
Integration of knowledge about leadership, change and staff development into a holistic vision of leading a school transformation project.
270:284 Evaluator Approval, 3 credit hours
Development of knowledge of various problems and procedures in the organization of elementary and secondary school professional growth. Special emphasis on supervision processes and identifying and analyzing effective teaching and performance behaviors.
270:286 Studies in Orientation to Educational Leadership, 2 credit hours
270:291 Internship, 5 credit hours
270:292 Capstone, 4 credit hours