Professional Certification for Principals and Program Administrators
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Is this program for me?
Our program is designed to enhance and refine the leadership skills of working Washington State
principals, assistant principals, and district-level administrators who wish to meet state
requirements for advanced professional certification. City University’s unique four-quarter program
is convenient, flexible, and job embedded. Its dynamic and interactive seminars are held quarterly
on Saturdays in regionally accessible locations. If you are an administrator with two or more years
of experience and hold residency administrator certification issued after September 2004, this
program is for you. New lower price!
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What will I learn?
The major goals of this program are to (a) prepare you for professional principal or program
administrator certification, (b) provide you with leadership coaching and support, and (c) increase
your career opportunities—all in the most efficient and convenient manner possible.
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Why CityU?
City University is committed to serving busy working professionals like you. Our instructors teach
in class what they do professionally, ensuring that the education you receive is rigorous, relevant
and essential for new administrators preparing for top leadership positions in the field of education.
Over 90% of our students come from alumni recommendations—so ask around and learn why your peers
continue to choose CityU year after year.
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Five easy steps to get started
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Admission Requirements
Please download an application checklist (includes forms).
Other requirements may apply, please contact an advisor or program coordinator for complete details.
- Completed CityU application
- Current WA State Residency Certificate for Principal or Program Administrator
- Two years as principal, assistant principal, or program administrator
- A letter of application
- Two letters of recommendation from current supervisor and district administrator
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA in master degree program and residency certificate programs
City University of Seattle has held regional institutional accreditation from the Northwest Commission
on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since 1978. This program is approved by the Professional Education
Standards Board (PESB.) City University of Seattle is a not-for-profit and an equal opportunity institution.
Course Descriptions
| Total Required Credits | 6 credits | ||
| Executive Leadership: Graduate Certificate | |||
"CityU has prepared more principals and program administrators for certification than any other university
in Washington State."
—OSPI Report 2007
—OSPI Report 2007