Preparing Leaders for America’s Schools 
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, this online program meets state educational requirements for certification as a principal. The program complies with ISLLC standards, and may be used to meet certification and professional development requirements in other states. Coursework in this program may be used to meet the professional electives requirements of the MS in the Science of Instruction degree program.
- Certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Convenient online format
- Can be used to meet certification requirements in other states
This 22-credit, 10 course program is grounded in the latest research and best practices in instructional leadership. The program can be completed in 5 academic quarters (15 months).
The foundations of the program include:
- Heuristic diagnostic learning as the guiding principle for curriculum development and instruction
- Creativity and emotional intelligence in the exercise of leadership
- Effective use of technology in the classroom
Key Program Features
- Innovative – A pioneering curriculum based on the latest research in instructional leadership.
- Quality – Courses developed and taught by the nationally recognized faculty of Drexel University’s School of Education, the same faculty that teaches in Drexel’s on campus programs.
- Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
- State certified and approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a Principal Certification Program.
- Portable – Compliance with ISSLC standards facilitates recognition nationwide.
- Convenient – Within a week-to-week format, participants complete coursework online when their schedule permits.
Interested in learning more? Click here to view the Principal's Certificate curriculum.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for all four terms. Apply today! See admissions criteria for specific supplemental materials required.
