The principal add-on license program is designed to prepare individuals to become school leaders. Program studies include strategic planning, problem solving, instructional leadership, managerial leadership, political analysis, organizational theory and development, and leadership skill application. The program consists of 24-semester hours (including a year-long internship experience). With successful completion of the appropriate licensure exam, the candidate is eligible for the

All individuals seeking the principal add-on license must have:

• a master’s degree in education, or a related educational field
• a minimum of three years educationalexperience
• a valid continuing teaching license.

In order to enroll in this principal add-on licensure program, the applicant must:

• apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student and,
• either be currently employed as an administrator in North Carolina and/or enroll in one of the off-campus cohorts.

The principal add-on licensure program is delivered via face-to-face evening class sessions utilizing some online components.

Application deadlines:

Fall: June 1st; Spring: October 15th; Summer 1: March 15^th; Summer 2: May 1^st.