Career Outlook
A degree in educational leadership can lead to many careers. Professionals can find jobs working predominantly with students or pursue roles where they interact primarily with staff members and teachers. Educational leaders can find employment at elementary schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, in addition to some non-school settings.
School leadership is difficult. With budget cuts, evaluations based on standardized assessments, and the developing social structure of today’s education. School leaders need to be creative and empathetic to find solutions to complex and sensitive issues in our schools.
School leaders can foster relationships with students, staff and parents that will last a lifetime. They help create a more engaging learning environment, and they get to work in one of the best professions. That’s why educators become school leaders.
Job Titles
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Building Administrator
Courses
Students spend an average of 15 hours a week on homework. The program is 100% online with three synchronous sessions per semester.
The courses are offered in a cohort sequence permitting candidates to finish the license in three semesters (one year) if they take seven credits offered each semester. Courses are offered in eight-week modules (two courses each semester) with a one credit internship related to the two courses taken over the full 16-week semester.
Course Set One
- 60200 Seminar: The School Principalship (3 credits)
- 60700 Administration of Educational Systems (3 credits)
- 69400 Intern in Educational Administration: Building Administrator (1 credit)
- Completed with EDST 60200 and EDST 60700
Course Set Two
- 60900 Legal Aspects of American Education (3 credits)
- 61000 Supervision of Instruction and Instructional Personnel (3 credits)
- 69400 Intern in Educational Administration: Building Administrator (1 credit)
- Completed with EDST 60900 and EDST 61000
Course Set Three
- 51400 Economics of Education (3 credits)
- 51600 School-Community Relations (3 credits)
- 69400 Intern in Educational Administration: Building Administrator (1 credit)
- Completed with EDST 51400 and EDST 51600
Cost
The Building Level Administrator Licensure program is affordable and competitive in cost.
|
In-State |
Out-of-State |
| Total Cost Per Credit |
$450 |
$563 |
| Credit Hours |
21 |
21 |
| Total Costs |
$9,450 |
$11,823 |
*Tuition and fees are charges on a per credit hour basis and are subject to annual increase. Annual increases may change the total program costs.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included
*Note: Purdue faculty and staff fee remissions will not be applied to this program
*International fee may apply
**The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Admissions
The program offers rolling admissions admitting new students in fall, spring, and summer.
Application Deadlines:
Admissions Requirements
Out of state students wanting to complete the program should contact Purdue’s Office of Teacher Education and Licensure at licensure@purdue.edu or (765)494-2345 to determine if you are eligible for this program, which is approved for licensure in the state of Indiana.
Additional criteria, beyond taking coursework is required for Indiana licensure. A Transcript Evaluation Credential Review (TECR) by Purdue’s Office of Teacher Education and Licensure is required for admission and outlines the additional requirements.
Steps to Apply
Please see our webpage on Graduate Application Helpful Tips. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please reach out to the Office of Graduate Studies at edgrad@purdue.edu.
Transcript Evaluation and Credential Review (TECR) Steps:
- Carefully read the Application Roadmap to learn more about how to submit your TECR request.
- In the Area of Interest, Under the Administrative License Programs (Online or Hybrid) select the following: Building Level Administrator – (Principal)
- There is a $35.00 TECR fee for this program, and processing takes about two weeks for your TECR letter to be uploaded with your graduate application and emailed to you.
- If you do not have a license in the state of Indiana, please contact the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at licensure@purdue.edu before continuing with the TECR and graduate application.
Graduate Application Steps
- Create an application account and log in to start your graduate application.
- Select the following options for the Buidling Level Licensure program:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Educational Studies
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select an Area of Interest: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
- Please select a degree objective: Teacher License
- Primary Course Delivery: Distance (Online)
- Some sections of the application that are NOT required include the following:
- Test Scores
- Recommendations
- In the Additional Information section, faculty selections may be made, but are not required. Faculty advisors are assigned by the program area.
- Upload required materials, including:
- Resume
- Personal History Statement
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Follow the instructions in the Application Roadmap for submitting your official transcripts.
- Once you are ready to submit your graduate application, please complete all sections and submit the application.
- You should not be asked to enter payment information for the application fee if you have selected Teacher License as your degree objective (for those who already possess a completed master’s degree).
- The application must be fully submitted in order for your application to be reviewed and considered for admission.
- Check the status of your submitted application by logging into the application portal.
- Once your application is complete, you will receive an email from edgrad@purdue.edu indicating that your application is complete and will be submitted for review.
For more information, please see Purdue’s full application instructions.
This program is subject to our Licensure Disclosure
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions to publicly disclose to prospective and currently enrolled students whether certain programs meet the education requirements for licensure or certification in the state or territory in which they reside. “Programs Leading to Professional Licensure” is defined as programs represented to prepare students for an occupation for which, at completion of the program, a local, state or federal license, or nongovernmental certification is required (i) as a precondition for employment, (ii) to perform certain functions, or (iii) to meet additional conditions that are generally needed to secure employment.
The Purdue University Teacher Education Program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the State of Indiana. However, not all undergraduate and graduate programs lead to an educator licensure in the State of Indiana. If your Teacher Education program includes field experience(s) and a student teaching or internship component, it may lead to an educator license in the State of Indiana, if you meet the licensure requirements. Contact your academic/faculty advisor and/or the Office of Teacher and Licensure at licensure@purdue.edu to verify your program enrollment and whether or not it leads to a license in the State of Indiana.
The State of Indiana has reciprocity agreements with other states, the District of Columbia, and territories. For licensing information contact information for individual state departments of education or visit the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) or email a Purdue University licensing officer/advisor at licensure@purdue.edu.
Visit this page to view the Licensure Program Agreement
