K-12 Principal Certificate

The University of Pittsburgh K-12 Principal Certificate program is built to provide candidates with knowledge, skills, dispositions, and experiences to prepare them to lead equitable and just learning environments for children and school communities. The 18-credit online format will provide working professionals with a flexible learning environment. The courses approach learning from an equitable stance and consider the interplays between health, wellness, and human development. The program includes an internship component that will furnish candidates with highly practical, real-world experiences with accomplished, practicing principals from a variety of school communities. Various career preparation and exposure activities are also included in the program to ensure that candidates are prepared for a successful start to their school leadership career. This program has the approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Curriculum

The following courses are required for the certificate.

TLL 2097 - INTERNSHIP (4 Credits)
*Note: The internship requires 180 hours of supervised internship with a practicing principal. Each credit hour equals 45 hours, along with the professional development requirements outlined by PDE. Per PDE requirements, students must be registered for internship credits throughout the life of the program. The recommended program of study is one credit in the summer, one credit in the Fall, and two credits in the Spring; however, this is flexible based on the students’ internship site and ability to meet the 45 hours.
TLL 2402 - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (2 Credits)
TLL 2409 - MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORT (3 Credits)
TLL 2410 - INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP (3 Credits)
TLL 2413 - SCHOOL LAW (3 Credits)
TLL 2415 - INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP (3 Credits)

Total Credits: 18

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