Principal Certification
Graduate Information Session
School of Education
May 8, 2024 @ 4pm | Register Here
Classes are offered online with limited on-campus options.
This program is designed to meet the State of New Jersey certification requirements for the Principal Certification for applicants who have an M.A. in Educational Administration, M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, or a recognized field of leadership or management. Courses in the applicant’s master’s degree will be reviewed to determine the specific courses required for the Principal Certification, which may include educational research. To earn the New Jersey Principal Certification, candidates need to complete five years of experience with appropriate New Jersey school certification.
Out-of-state candidates should investigate the requirements for their state endorsement
Program Requirements
- Ed 598 Strategies for Curriculum Development and Change (3)
- ED 635 Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development
and Supervision in Subject Matter Areas (3)
OR - ED 650 Curriculum Leadership (3)
- ED 670 General Principles of Staff Supervision: Theory and
Practice in Educational Administration and
Supervision (3) - ED 672 School Finance: Public and Private Funding (3)
- ED 674 Education Law & Regulation (3)
- ED 675 Communications for School Leaders (3)
- ED 678 Managing Human and Material Resources (3)
- ED 680 Internship in Educational Administration (3)
Program Requirements
- ED 635 Principles and Practices of Curriculum Development
and Supervision in Subject Matter Areas (3)
OR - ED 650 Curriculum Leadership (3)
- ED 670 General Principles of Staff Supervision: Theory and
Practice in Educational Administration and
Supervision (3) - ED 672 School Finance: Public and Private Funding (3)
- ED 674 Education Law & Regulation (3)
- ED 675 Communications for School Leaders (3)
- ED 678 Managing Human and Material Resources (3)
- ED 680 Internship in Educational Administration (3
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Caldwell University
Graduate certificate in Post-Master Principal Certification
Program Length: 45 weeks
Students Graduating On Time
N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 45 weeks1*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Program Costs*
$22,200 for tuition and fees$3,000 for books and suppliesOther Costs:
No other costs provided.Visit the website for more program cost information: /www.caldwell.edu/student-accounts/tuition*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.
Note that this information is subject to change.
Students Borrowing Money
The typical graduate leaves with
N/A* in debt3
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The typical monthly loan payment
N/A* per month in student loans with an interest rate of N/A*4.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Graduates Who Got Jobs
N/A* of program graduates got jobs*We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.Program graduates are employed in the following fields:
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program: http://onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9031.00Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School: http://onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9032.00Education Administrators, Postsecondary: http://onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9033.00
Licensure Requirements6
Program meets licensure requirements in:New Jersey
Additional Information:
No additional notes provided.Date Created: 4/26/2019These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education
Verification of an appropriately earned master’s degree through official graduate transcript(s), or current enrollment in either the M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction or the M.A. in Educational Administration.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Verification of an appropriately earned master’s degree through official graduate transcript(s), or current enrollment in either the M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction or the M.A. in Educational Administration.
- New Jersey teacher or other appropriate school certification
- If a candidate has an MA in Education but NOT Educational Leadership nor Curriculum and Instruction, then they need to complete 30 credits for NJ Principal (School Leader) certification.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (27-30 credits)*
If MA is in Curriculum and Instruction
If MA is in Curriculum and Instruction then you complete 21 credits for Post MA Principal Certification
PRINCIPAL CERT WITH MA IN LEADERSHIP OR C & I (21 credits)
This program is designed to meet the State of New Jersey certification requirements for the Principal Certification for applicants who have an M.A. in Educational Administration, M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, or a recognized field of leadership or management. Courses in the applicant’s master’s degree will be reviewed to determine the specific courses required for the Principal Certification, which may include educational research. To earn the New Jersey Principal Certification, candidates need to complete five years of experience with appropriate New Jersey school certification.
Course Code : ED 635
Course Description :
Prepares students for the supervision of curriculum, instruction, and personnel in subject specificcontent areas. Students will be able to set goals, design instruction, plan programs, develop andevaluate learning materials, design and implement staff development, restructure staffingpatterns and delivery systems for educational programs, and utilize State and NationalStandards in curriculum planning and assessment of student performance.
Credit : 3
OR
Course Code : ED 650
Course Description :
Provides an advanced study of effective curriculum leadership traits needed by urban andsuburban school personnel. The demands of accountability as well as the strategies andtechniques used for recasting curricula will be addressed. Curriculum leadership involves posingproblems that challenge the apparent order in the school and classroom; reflection upon theassumptions, values and meanings of the activities found in the educational setting; and anassessment of the consequences in a process of critical inquiry about curriculum.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 670
Course Description :
Introduces students to the process of instructional supervision and models for implementation ofthe supervisory process. The course provides an overview of the relevant theory and researchin supervisory theory and practice. Supervision as ‘coaching’ will be contrasted with traditionalcriterion models and clinical supervision. Data collection to provide feedback to teachers as abasis for instructional improvement will be demonstrated and simulated. Where possibleundergraduates will be critiqued in person or through videotape as a source of supervisoryexperience. Legal requirements that circumscribe the supervision and evaluation process will bereviewed. Methods of addressing the needs of the unsuccessful teacher will also be presented.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 672
Course Description :
Describes the current methods of funding education in the public sector and through variousprivate or parochial school methods. Leads the student to also consider various supplementalfunding sources, public and private. State and federally funded programs and their implicationsfor various school organizations are explained. The Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures(G.A.A.P.) will be introduced and applied by the student. The various functions of a schoolbusiness office will be explained and simulated. Sources of funding in the public and privatesectors and overall governance of finances with considerations of accountability will beexamined and understood.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 674
Course Description :
Examines current statutes and recent case law in the field of education. New Jersey AdministrativeCode and State regulations are also studied. The student will be provided with a context forunderstanding and applying the controlling legal precedents to the school setting. Issues such ascompulsory attendance, student and teacher rights, tort liability, first amendment, sexualharassment, civil rights, tenure rights, and other current legal matters and procedures will be studied. The relationship of statute, code, and regulations to contract stipulations will also be considered.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 675
Course Description :
Develops the writing skills and styles needed by the school administrator to communicateeffectively with the many publics who comprise the constituency of the schools. The student willlearn the value of clear verbal and written expression and successful presentation styles.Expressing oneself to a variety of audiences in a manner which is suitable to their needs, interest,and abilities, as well as their right to know will be explained and modeled. Practicalcommunication circumstances will be used whenever possible. The student will be shown howto communicate in a manner that will be most likely to gain support for initiatives and programs.Grant writing and the characteristics of a successfully framed proposal will be included. The roleof modern technology in the communications of today’s school leader will also be stressed.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 678
Course Description :
Administering personnel policies, methods and techniques in both the public and private sectors.The student will also examine internal and external environmental influences, relevance toorganizational structure, collective bargaining, tenure, affirmative action, recruitment, selection,induction, development appraisal, termination and legal parameters for all of the above. Thecourse also addresses the process of budgeting for personnel and material resources needed toensure the smooth operation of schools. Bidding requirements and practices for public andprivate sector administrators will be addressed. Purchasing practices, building renovations,capital projects, and the funding of such projects will comprise the subject matter of this course.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 680
Course Description :
This two semester intern experience is designed to engage the student in experiences toapproximate functioning in the manner of the practicing professional principal. Students’ internexperiences will be guided by a set of prescribed activities that engage him/her in instruction,supervision, school community, budget, cultural, and curriculum development. The internship willbe supervised by university liaison personnel.
Credit : 3
MA OTHER THAN ED LEADERSHIP OR C & I (30 credits)
This program is designed to meet the State of New Jersey certification requirements for the Principal Certification for applicants who have an M.A. in Educational Administration, M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, or a recognized field of leadership or management. Courses in the applicant’s master’s degree will be reviewed to determine the specific courses required for the Principal Certification, which may include educational research. To earn the New Jersey Principal Certification, candidates need to complete five years of experience with appropriate New Jersey school certification.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) ONLINE
Course Code : ED 635
Course Description :
Prepares students for the supervision of curriculum, instruction, and personnel in subject specificcontent areas. Students will be able to set goals, design instruction, plan programs, develop andevaluate learning materials, design and implement staff development, restructure staffingpatterns and delivery systems for educational programs, and utilize State and NationalStandards in curriculum planning and assessment of student performance.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 650
Course Description :
Provides an advanced study of effective curriculum leadership traits needed by urban andsuburban school personnel. The demands of accountability as well as the strategies andtechniques used for recasting curricula will be addressed. Curriculum leadership involves posingproblems that challenge the apparent order in the school and classroom; reflection upon theassumptions, values and meanings of the activities found in the educational setting; and anassessment of the consequences in a process of critical inquiry about curriculum.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 670
Course Description :
Introduces students to the process of instructional supervision and models for implementation ofthe supervisory process. The course provides an overview of the relevant theory and researchin supervisory theory and practice. Supervision as ‘coaching’ will be contrasted with traditionalcriterion models and clinical supervision. Data collection to provide feedback to teachers as abasis for instructional improvement will be demonstrated and simulated. Where possibleundergraduates will be critiqued in person or through videotape as a source of supervisoryexperience. Legal requirements that circumscribe the supervision and evaluation process will bereviewed. Methods of addressing the needs of the unsuccessful teacher will also be presented.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 671
Course Description :
This course introduces students to Pre K-12 school administration and curriculum supervision andprovides an overview of the historical and research foundations of organizational andcurriculum development theory. Using a problem-based approach, it develops an understandingof curriculum development practice grounded in the understanding of how school organizationswork. This will include such topics as: the school as a social system, open systems theory, usesof power and authority, leadership theory, supervisory approaches, curriculum guidelines, andlong range or strategic planning for curriculum and operational development.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 672
Course Description :
Describes the current methods of funding education in the public sector and through variousprivate or parochial school methods. Leads the student to also consider various supplementalfunding sources, public and private. State and federally funded programs and their implicationsfor various school organizations are explained. The Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures(G.A.A.P.) will be introduced and applied by the student. The various functions of a schoolbusiness office will be explained and simulated. Sources of funding in the public and privatesectors and overall governance of finances with considerations of accountability will beexamined and understood.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 674
Course Description :
Examines current statutes and recent case law in the field of education. New Jersey AdministrativeCode and State regulations are also studied. The student will be provided with a context forunderstanding and applying the controlling legal precedents to the school setting. Issues such ascompulsory attendance, student and teacher rights, tort liability, first amendment, sexualharassment, civil rights, tenure rights, and other current legal matters and procedures will be studied. The relationship of statute, code, and regulations to contract stipulations will also be considered.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 675
Course Description :
Develops the writing skills and styles needed by the school administrator to communicateeffectively with the many publics who comprise the constituency of the schools. The student willlearn the value of clear verbal and written expression and successful presentation styles.Expressing oneself to a variety of audiences in a manner which is suitable to their needs, interest,and abilities, as well as their right to know will be explained and modeled. Practicalcommunication circumstances will be used whenever possible. The student will be shown howto communicate in a manner that will be most likely to gain support for initiatives and programs.Grant writing and the characteristics of a successfully framed proposal will be included. The roleof modern technology in the communications of today’s school leader will also be stressed.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 678
Course Description :
Administering personnel policies, methods and techniques in both the public and private sectors.The student will also examine internal and external environmental influences, relevance toorganizational structure, collective bargaining, tenure, affirmative action, recruitment, selection,induction, development appraisal, termination and legal parameters for all of the above. Thecourse also addresses the process of budgeting for personnel and material resources needed toensure the smooth operation of schools. Bidding requirements and practices for public andprivate sector administrators will be addressed. Purchasing practices, building renovations,capital projects, and the funding of such projects will comprise the subject matter of this course.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 680
Course Description :
This two semester intern experience is designed to engage the student in experiences toapproximate functioning in the manner of the practicing professional principal. Students’ internexperiences will be guided by a set of prescribed activities that engage him/her in instruction,supervision, school community, budget, cultural, and curriculum development. The internship willbe supervised by university liaison personnel.
Credit : 3
Elective from Curriculum & Instruction program
Elective from Curriculum & Instruction program
