Teaching certificate and other professional experience as may be required for Ohio certification. Office of Graduate Studies notification. The program is organized so that it can be completed on a part-time basis. Graduate courses are scheduled in the late afternoon, evenings and Saturdays during the regular academic year and in the daytime during the summer sessions. These courses meet the requirements for Elementary or High School Principal Licensure in the State of Ohio.
Emphasis is placed on the relationship-building skills of the principal.
The principal as a role model is emphasized. Methods of assuring that students, parents, faculty, staff and school community feel valued and important are studied. Strategies for recognizing and celebrating student, faculty, and staff accomplishments are reviewed. Public relations and marketing strategies are discussed. The differences between evaluation and supervision are clarified.