Principal Endorsement
The endorsement option is available to students who already have a master's degree. This option leads to the Principal Endorsement on an Illinois Professional Educator License. Previous coursework may be counted toward endorsement on a case-by-case basis.
Admission
Students seeking an endorsement will apply as an Unclassified Graduate Student.
- Complete the Unclassified Graduate School application.
- When asked the reason for applying as an unclassified student, indicate "Professional Endorsement." Then Select "School of Education, Health and Human Behavior" as your area of interest. List "Principal Endorsement" for additional details.
- Pay the $40 fee.
- Upload all academic transcripts.
- Submit a resume and list of licenses and endorsements to Jennifer Werner at jenwern@siue.edu.
Program of Study
Lecture Courses
- EDAD 500 (3) – Introduction to School Leadership
- EDAD 520 (3) – School Law
- EDAD 525A (3) – Instructional Leadership and Supervision: Theory and Research
- EDAD 530A (3) – Data Driven School Improvement and Accountability: Theory and Research
- EDAD 535A (3) – Curriculum Leadership: Theory and Research
- EDAD 545A (3) – The Principalship: Theory and Research
Field-Based Internship Courses
- EDAD 525B (3) – Instructional Leadership and Supervision: Field Experience
- EDAD 530B (3) – Data Driven School Improvement and Accountability: Field Experience
- EDAD 535B (3) – Curriculum Leadership: Field Experience
- EDAD 545B (3) – The Principalship: Field Experience
Completion Requirements
Opon admission, students must meet with an advisor to be enrolled in EDAD 500. During EDAD 500, students complete the candidate selection process. This process includes:
- Completion of a leadership portfolio summarizing leadership experience and potential for instructional leadership
- Identification of a qualified mentor for internship experiences
- Participation in a selection interview
- An assessment of written communication skills based on a response to a case study.
Upon successful completion of EDAD 500 and selection as a candidate, candidates will be allowed to enroll in the remaining courses for the endorsement.