Building Level Administration

Non-Degree Licensure (BLA)

Building Level Administrator (Licensure Only) is designed for applicants who have completed a traditional master’s degree in a teaching field, who are seeking advanced study and building level administrative licensure. It is designed to be an induction model for new principals and a continuing professional education model for experienced educators who seek additional skills, dispositions, and knowledge outside their content area.

Degree Courses

Principalship (EDUC 553*)
Curriculum & Assessment Leadership (EDUC 678*)
Supervision of Instruction & Personnel (EDUC 685)
Legal Issues in Education (EDUC 695)
Internship I and Internship II (EDUC 698* and EDUC 699*)
Supervision of Counselors (CES 650)

*CAEP Key Assessment Courses

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s and master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a grade point average of 2.75 (B-) or better (based on a 4.0 grading system)
Valid teaching license
A letter of recommendation from applicant’s building principal or superintendent including documentation/description of a record of a minimum of two (2) years of successful teaching in education
Current resume reflecting work experience, educational background, professional experience, professional activities, community service and other relevant information relating to the applicant’s leadership background
Official transcript for all undergraduate and graduate coursework
Completed Graduate Application
Completed Concentration Declaration