Principal Licensure Program

The Principal Licensure Program (PLP) is a post-master’s, non-degree licensure program leading to Indiana’s P-12 building level administrator’s license. The program identifies outcomes and expectations based on current school leadership principles and practices and enables interns to engage in inquiry, research, dialogue, team learning, reflection, problem-based learning, collaboration, and standards-based assessment from a comprehensive P-12 perspective. The program is aligned to Indiana’s Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability (REPA) for building administrators and also aligned to the national Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards. Candidates will develop and demonstrate proficiency through a variety of field experience activities and performance assessments. The culminating Applied Principal’s Portfolio reflects a standards-based emphasis and will prepare candidates to pass Indiana’s building level administrator exam. The program curriculum is 18 credit hours.

The Principal Licensure Program provides a clinical and school-based adult learning experience for aspiring school leaders by encouraging, empowering, and equipping them as visionary servant-leaders who model Christlikeness. They must be able to facilitate a culture of optimal social, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being; continuous improvement; and successful learning for all students and adults.

The Department of Educational Administration has aligned all program and course outcomes to Indiana’s REPA standards for the P-12 Building Administrator License. These standards include:

• Standard 1: Human Capital Management - School building leaders use their role as human capital manager to drive improvements in teacher effectiveness and student achievement.
• Standard 2: Instructional Leadership - School building leaders are acutely focused on effective teaching and learning, possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of best instructional practices, and continuously promote activities that contribute to the academic success of all students.
• Standard 3: Personal Behavior - School building leaders model personal behavior that sets the tone for all student and adult relationships in the school.
• Standard 4: Building Relationships - School building leaders build relationships to ensure that all key stakeholders work effectively with each other to achieve transformative results.
• Standard 5: Culture of Achievement - School building leaders develop a schoolwide culture of achievement aligned to the school's vision of success for every student.
• Standard 6: Organizational, Operational, and Resource Management - School building leaders leverage organizational, operational, and resource management skills to support school improvement and achieve desired educational outcomes.