Southern Arkansas University’s Building-Level Leadership Licensure program is an online, 18-credit-hour, non-degree pathway for educators who already hold a master’s degree in an appropriate area and want to pursue building-level leadership licensure in Arkansas.
Curriculum
Required Courses (18 hours)
Note: the advisor and the licensure office will determine if additional courses are required to complete the requirements for licensure.
EDUC 6403 – School Law
EDAS 6023 – Supervision of Instruction in Elementary and Secondary Schools
EDAS 6033 – Organizational Development, Evaluation, and Action Research
EDAS 6093 – The Principalship
EDAS 6223 – Administrative Internship and Project
EDAS 6233 – Leadership of Special Programs and Services
The program advisor and licensure officer will determine whether a candidate needs additional coursework to meet licensure requirements.
Admissions
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in an appropriate field and meet the admission requirements for the Educational Leadership in Administration and Supervision program. Candidates should consult the program advisor about their plan of study and the requirements for internship and Arkansas licensure. Completion of coursework alone does not guarantee issuance of a license; candidates must meet all applicable state and program requirements.
