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School Principal Certification

MS in Educational Administration

With a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration focused on AI, innovative schools, curricular design, and systems thinking, you can lead transformative change in K-12 education as either a principal, assistant principal, or director of special education. Designing inclusive, future-ready learning environments and optimizing instructional systems through data-driven leadership, this degree equips you to shape schools that meet the demands of tomorrow. Graduates are prepared to implement cutting-edge technologies, foster collaborative school cultures, and lead with strategic vision in diverse educational settings.

Program Requirements

Candidates will be recommended for the Pennsylvania administrative certificate, principal K–12 upon successful completion of all course and Praxis requirements, and once verification of three years of relevant professional experience has been provided.

Curriculum

Course descriptions may be found in the Drexel University Course Catalog.

Coursework requirements for the PA administrative certificate, principal K–12 include 24 credits:

  • 24 credits of core certification courses.
  • Certification candidates are required to take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment exam, test code 6011 (computer-based only). PDE reserves the right to change the required Praxis Exam for principal certification. Please check PDE's website before registering for any exam required by PDE to ensure that your registration meets PDE's current requirements.