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Postbaccalaureate Certificate in PK-12 Administration at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

The PK-12 Administration post-baccalaureate certificate, housed within the University's Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, offers coursework specifically designed to address competencies required by the state of Minnesota for the following licenses: K-12 Principal, Superintendent, Director of Special Education, and Director of Community Education.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Duration: 2.5 years / 20-23 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: K-12 Principal, Superintendent, Director of Special Education, Director of Community Education. A grade of C or better is required for courses taken on the A-F grading basis. An electronic portfolio, presented to a review panel made up of representatives from the University and licensed practitioners, is required.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.0. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Please visit http://www.cehd.umn.edu/OLPD/apply/certificate/administrative-licensure/ for information about application process and related fees. Please note: The PK-12 Administration certificate is not offered full-time and therefore is not intended for international students needing a visa to study in the United States. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 2.5 years / 20-23 credits

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