Principal License Preparation Licensure Program
Principal License Preparation Licensure Program
Principal License Preparation
Licensure Program
Program Delivery
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Total Credits
24 Credits
About the Program
Principal License Preparation Licensure Program
Students who complete this 24-credit hour Principal License Preparation Program are eligible for the Colorado Principal License.
A Master's degree an education-related field is required for principal licensure at UCCS. Students who do not yet have a Master's degree in an education-related field will need to also enroll in the MA in Leadership degree program. All Principal License Preparation Program credits may be applied to the Master of Arts in Leadership within 5 years of taking the first course in either program. The addition of the Master of Arts would require 9 additional credits.
Focus of Study
The curriculum of this program is based on a foundation of research in the areas of organizational leadership, inclusive leadership, instructional leadership, professionalism, and data literacy. The program adheres to the Colorado Principal Quality Standards developed by the Colorado Department of Education and is approved by the Colorado Department of Education and the Colorado Department of Higher Education.
Program Requirements
The Principal License Preparation Program requires 24 credit hours (8 courses).
Program Coursework
| Course # and Title | Credits | Semester |
| LEAD 5020: Vision, Ethics, and Politics for School Leaders | 3 | Spring (1st 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 6150: Legal and Financial Aspects of School Administration | 3 | Spring (2nd 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 5220: Data-Driven Program Evaluation and Curriculum Assessment | 3 | Spring (3rd 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 5170: Collaborative Leadership for Equity and Community Outreach | 3 | Summer (1st 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 5070: Human Resources Management and Staff Development | 3 | Fall (1st 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 5230: Instructional Leadership | 3 | Fall (2nd 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 6140: Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction | 3 | Fall (3rd 6 weeks of the semester) |
| LEAD 6820: Practicum in School Leadership: The Principalship | 3 | Fall, Spring |
Students must complete LEAD 6820 the last semester of their principal license program.
For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Admission Details
To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.
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