College of Education
Principal Licensure
Prepare to guide a school and support the people who make it thrive. Combine leadership coursework, personalized mentorship, and an internship as you work toward Ohio principal licensure.
Overview
About the Program
Earn your Ohio Principal License online with personalized mentorship, flexible scheduling, and real-world leadership experiences.
Great schools don’t happen by accident. They are built by great leaders. If you’re an experienced educator with a passion for making a bigger impact, our Principal Licensure is your pathway to the next level. Shape the future of education while advancing your career potential.
The Educational Administration curriculum covers topics such as educational leadership, supervision and professional development, research, instructional leadership, curriculum, school law, administration of special education, technology and assessment, internship, research, and community relations. Rooted in the University of Findlay’s mission to prepare leaders who make a meaningful difference, this program develops ethical, visionary principals ready to enhance student success.
This State Approved Principal Training leads to an Ohio Principal License and is for individuals who meet the following requirements:
- Completed two years of successful teaching under a professional teaching license
- Completed a master’s degree
- Completed an approved educational administration program
- Passed the Ohio Assessments for Educators Education Leadership test #015
- Received the recommendation of the head of teacher education of the institution attended
- Passed a criminal background (FBI/BCI) check
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Principal Licensure by the Numbers
27
Required credits
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At a Glance
College
College of Education
Degree
Principal Licensure
Format
On-Campus or Online
Required credits
27 Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
If you’ve earned your Masters in Education with a focus in educational administration from the University of Findlay, then you will only need to take the remaining three courses to earn a five-year professional principal license.
If you’ve received your master’s degree from another institution, then you will have to complete the eight required courses and one internship for a total of 27 hours. Transfer credit will be reviewed.
If you need to complete your master’s degree, you can do so through the University of Findlay by successfully completing a required core of 15 semester hours and 18 semester hours of electives selected from the required principal license coursework, for a total of 33 semester hours.
One internship is required and is offered every semester to meet your needs (EDAD 582). Internships are to be completed at a state-approved public or private school.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
One internship is required and is offered every semester to meet your needs (EDAD 582). Internships are to be completed at a state-approved public or private school.
beyond graduation
Careers
Principal Licensure prepares experienced educators for building-level school leadership. Administrative appointments depend on experience and state credential requirements.
- School principal
- Assistant principal
- Building-level administrator
- Instructional leadership coordinator
Explore related occupations and typical entry requirements in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for school principals.
TESTIMONIALS
The Oiler Experience
Hear directly from students about their experience
at the University of Findlay.
“The University of Findlay’s Educational Administration program was a great choice for me, as they focus not only on traditional leadership, but also a tech-forward future. The Ed Administration program has a clear focus on ethical decision-making, and weaving values such as trust and respect into leadership studies, producing leaders who are digitally fluent and committed to the student as a whole. It was an excellent choice for me, and anyone who wants to lead with innovation and heart.”
“Learning from instructors who had real experience as administrators was the most valuable part of the program.”
“What interested me about attending the University of Findlay was the ability to communicate with faculty and staff. I formed a pretty good relationship with my advisor as I was introduced to the program. I really felt connected and like that advisor was going to listen to me. I didn’t really feel like I’d have a lot of success on a large campus so I wanted something a little more intimate where I could help self-manage myself and Findlay was that place. “
financial aid
Cost of Education
Graduate students can support the cost of their education in a variety of ways during their time at Findlay.
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Accreditation
University of Findlay’s College of Education is accredited by recognized regional and national bodies, ensuring your degree holds weight with employers and institutions nationwide. The College of Education holds national accreditation through CAEP.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
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