Principal Endorsement
Program Overview
On September 7, 2012 The Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board (SEPLB) approved Northeastern Illinois University’s new principal preparation Masters Degree Program in Educational Leadership leading to the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement. Students who complete the Master's degree program in School Leadership at NEIU matriculate to positions of leadership in their schools and communities and receive the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.
The sequence of courses and the objectives of the School Leadership program have been designed to develop exemplary school leaders and to foster their continued growth and effectiveness. Our program includes three internship experiences, thus providing for a unique blend of theory and practice in preparation for positions of leadership. Students who successfully complete the course concentration in School Leadership will develop competencies in effective leadership, educational management practices, and staff development at the school level. Completion of the twelve-course program will result in the award of an M.A. degree in School Leadership. This concentration also leads to the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.
Additional Program Information
The Principal Endorsement Program requires completion of the twelve-course sequence, two program exams and the state exam. Graduates in the Principal Endorsement program migrate to careers in administration at the building and district office levels. The endorsement is an entry to positions as principals, assistant principals and central office administrators.
Admissions Requirements
• In-person interview.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) from most recent degree.
• Valid and current Illinois teaching certificate. (i.e., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-12, or special preschool-age 21 certificate).
• Completion of two years of PK-12 full-time teaching on a teaching license.
• Passage of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)/ Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP).
• Two letters of recommendation (completed by supervisors).
• Two NEIU Disposition Assessments (completed by supervisors).
• Successful completion of a written exam provided by the department.
• Completion of a successful teaching portfolio.
Course Requirements
See M.A. in Educational Leadership course offerings.
On September 7, 2012 The Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board (SEPLB) approved Northeastern Illinois University’s new principal preparation Masters Degree Program in Educational Leadership leading to the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement. Students who complete the Master's degree program in School Leadership at NEIU matriculate to positions of leadership in their schools and communities and receive the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.
The sequence of courses and the objectives of the School Leadership program have been designed to develop exemplary school leaders and to foster their continued growth and effectiveness. Our program includes three internship experiences, thus providing for a unique blend of theory and practice in preparation for positions of leadership. Students who successfully complete the course concentration in School Leadership will develop competencies in effective leadership, educational management practices, and staff development at the school level. Completion of the twelve-course program will result in the award of an M.A. degree in School Leadership. This concentration also leads to the new State of Illinois Principal Endorsement.
Additional Program Information
The Principal Endorsement Program requires completion of the twelve-course sequence, two program exams and the state exam. Graduates in the Principal Endorsement program migrate to careers in administration at the building and district office levels. The endorsement is an entry to positions as principals, assistant principals and central office administrators.
Admissions Requirements
• In-person interview.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2.75 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) from most recent degree.
• Valid and current Illinois teaching certificate. (i.e., early childhood, elementary, secondary, special K-12, or special preschool-age 21 certificate).
• Completion of two years of PK-12 full-time teaching on a teaching license.
• Passage of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills (ITBS)/ Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP).
• Two letters of recommendation (completed by supervisors).
• Two NEIU Disposition Assessments (completed by supervisors).
• Successful completion of a written exam provided by the department.
• Completion of a successful teaching portfolio.
Course Requirements
See M.A. in Educational Leadership course offerings.