Empower Your Educational Journey: School Principal Endorsement
The principal endorsement is required for any position that involves serving as an administrative officer of a school or other comparable unit within a school or district. Such positions shall include principal, assistant principal, vice-principal; and director. Holders of this endorsement are authorized to provide educational leadership by directing the formulation of goals, plans, policies, budgets, and personnel actions of the school or other comparable unit, and recommending them to the chief district administrator, and directing their implementation in the school or other comparable unit. Holders of this endorsement also are authorized to direct and supervise all school operations and programs, to evaluate school staff, including teaching staff members, and to direct the activities of school-level supervisors.
Admissions Requirements:
- Master’s degree
- At least five years of successful, full-time teaching or educational services experience is required
- A standard NJ instructional or educational services certificate
- Official Transcript
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
Principal Endorsement Requirements:
| Course Number | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 540 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDU 535 | School Finance and the Economics of Education | 3 |
| EDU 622 | Schools and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDU 660 | Supervision of Personnel and Performance Appraisal | 3 |
| EDU 670 | Supervision and Organizational Administration | 3 |
| EDU 645 | School Law and Policy Regulations Administration | 3 |
| EDU 690 | Current Trends and Issues in Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 701 | Data-Informed Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 715 | Internship in Administration I | 3 |
| EDU 720 | Internship in Administration II | 3 |
Total Credits: 30
Disclaimer: Students seeking supervisor or principal licenses are expected to be aware of the guidelines and code changes set forth by the State of New Jersey’s Department of Education. Felician University is not responsible for changes in a student’s program and/or certification resulting from changes in the guidelines or code by New Jersey’s Department of Education.
