About Administrative Program for Principals
Amplify your impact in K-12 education and advance your career.
Become a leader in education with a master's degree in education and K-12 school principal certification from California University of Pennsylvania.
Cal U's education programs have been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing accreditation with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This graduate program is also nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
A combination of 100% online courses and supervised field and internship experiences at the school site allow you to continue to work full time while earning your degree.
Discover our unique, learner-focused approach to education.
- Unlike traditional, course-oriented programs, our M.Ed. is practice-centered, incorporating school/University partnerships, fieldwork and internships.
- This master's degree is a state-approved program that meets the education requirement for certification as a principal in Pennsylvania.
- We use ongoing performance assessments rather than traditional testing to evaluate your ability to synthesize and apply program