Demonstrate the ability to listen, speak, read and write with integrity and effect using traditional and new media. Make connections that create meaning between yourself and your audience. Individually, or as part of a team use values and the skills of the discipline for developing a theory or solution, and evaluate its effectiveness. Demonstrate a commitment to vocational integrity, the goals of the discipline, activity in the professional community, and continued professional development. Successful completion of this program will qualify the student for a PK -12 Initial School Principal s certificate in the State of Washington.
Any exceptions are to be approved through the department chairperson.
This 51quarter credit program includes an internship in which the students conduct supervised administration in a school setting over the course of the entire school year. The Leadership Core of this program is offered on the SPU main campus, in Federal Way, in Olympia and in Bremerton. The funding for internships is for public school interns only. This application is made to the Association of Washington School Principals in late winter each year. This examination is usually completed during the last quarter of course work or the quarter immediately thereafter.