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Principal Licensure Graduate Certificate

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW              

Becoming a principal in Ohio requires a master’s degree and fulfillment of Ohio licensure requirements. Many applicants to the EDAS program already have a master’s degree in a related education field and don't wish to seek a second master's degree. To better address their professional needs the EDAS department now offers the educational administration and supervision graduate certificate.  The requirements of this program help our well-prepared students meet Ohio's licensure requirements. 

BENEFITS OF UToledo

The University of Toledo is a 4 year, public, regionally accredited university that has been serving students since 1872. As a student, you will enjoy: direct contact with your Success Coach and advisors, and interactive faculty to help you achieve your goals. UToledo also has many resources that a large institution offers such as; eTutoring, IT Help Desk, and eLibrary.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The graduate certificate for educational administration and supervision requires students to complete 21 semester hours of coursework comprised of the educational administration and supervision’s 7 core graduate-level courses and 220 hours of field experience.  Courses are offered face-to-face, distance learning, and blended.

Program Curriculum

Number	Title	Credits
EDAS 8000	The Individual in Organizations	3
EDAS 8010	Leadership in School Curriculum	3
EDAS 8110	Legal Aspects of School Administration	3
EDAS 8150	The Administrative Experience	3
EDAS 8020	Instructional Leadership	3
EDAS 8440	Equity Issues in School Finance	3
EDAS 8190	Field Experience (120 hrs)	3

Faculty Expertise

Randall S. Vesely, Ph.D. – Dr. Vesely, associate professor of educational administration and supervision, has been faculty at the University of Toledo for six years. Dr. Vesely's expertise is the School Finance and School Law. He is nationally recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of Research and Practice by the National Education Finance Academy and brings the experience and knowledge base of a principal. Dr. Vesely works closely with building and district leaders to ensure that all aspects of the EDAS programs increase equity, quality, and services to all students.

Nancy Staub, Ed.D. – Dr. Staub serves as an associate professor in educational administration and supervision at The University of Toledo. She brings 26 years of Pre K -12 administrative experience to the position. Much of her work is focused on the development of principals through the use of data, technology, and performance-based assignments.

ACCREDITATION

The Judith Herb College of Education at The University of Toledo is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) from fall 2016 to fall 2023. The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the EPP offers to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes.