OVERVIEW

The format of the courses included in the Principal Licensure Program is designed to provide pertinent knowledge and simulated "on the job" experiences that will help the student be better prepared to fulfill the role of school principal.  Advances in electronic media will likely increase the foreseeable future and the school principal must be knowledgeable about using such technology.  The format of courses engages the student in electronic communication and research, thus immersing the student in learning experiences that are applicable to the future role of the school principal.

Each course has three parts:

10 Modules:
All modular assignments are completed via the Internet.  Each module consists of resources, topics, and assignments:

• Resources include readings, web sites, and Power Point presentations.
• Topics relate to the course conceptual model.
• Assignments include "threaded discussions" with classmates and "written responses to the instructor".
• Student responses to the "threaded discussions" and "written responses to the instructor" will be graded on the quality and quantity of thought with lesser emphasis on mechanics of writing than in the term assignments; however, contributions need to be representative of a person in a leadership role.
• All discussions/communications must be completed before the last day of class.

SAMPLE MODULE

A Position Paper:

• The Position Paper is submitted directly to the instructor via the Internet.
• The Position Paper is a traditional graduate level paper of five to seven pages in length.
• The Position Paper will be graded both on content and mechanics of writing.

An Online Seminar.