UNI Continuing and Distance Education, in conjunction with the Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education, presents the Principalship Master's program. This two-year program is designed for persons seeking endorsement/certification in the state of Iowa as a PK-12 Principal/PK-12 Supervisor of Special Education.
This performance-based program is unique in that it minimizes student class time and maximizes on-site skill development while working with a mentor. Students entering this program will be required to devote a considerable amount of time in an internship experience where work products and skills will be developed.
All-Iowa Program: The All-Iowa program focuses on school leadership in Iowa's suburban and rural school districts.
UEN Program: The Urban Education Network (UEN) program, developed with Iowa's eight urban districts, specifically addresses issues facing urban education.
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.
eLearning
Courses in this program have an online component using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. While most students encounter very few technical difficulties, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.
UNI campus
Summer sessions in this program may involve some on-campus or central site study.
37 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED
Foundations of Instructional Psychology, 3 credit hours
Study of factors involved in designing and implementing effective instructional environments.
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.
Educational Research, 3 credit hours
Evaluation of educational research concepts, including purposes, hypotheses, principles of research design, data collection and interpretation of results.
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.
Leadership, 3 credit hours
Study of contemporary leadership, change and staff development in school organizations.
Organization Management: School and Community, 3 credit hours
Examination of the key administrative concepts and techniques employed by effective school principals.
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.
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.
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.
Studies in Orientation to Educational Leadership, 2 credit hours
Internship, 2 credit hours
Capstone, 1 credit hour
Seminar: Community Connections I or Activities Administration I, 2 credit hours
Seminar: Community Connections II or Activities Administration II, 2 credit hours
Seminar: School Leadership, 2 credit hours