The principal endorsement is required for any position that involves serving as an administrative officer of a school or other comparable unit within a school or district. Such positions shall include principal, assistant principal, vice-principal; and director. Holders of this endorsement are authorized to provide educational leadership by directing the formulation of goals, plans, policies, budgets, and personnel actions of the school or other comparable unit, and recommending them to the chief district administrator, and directing their implementation in the school or other comparable unit. Holders of this endorsement also are authorized to direct and supervise all school operations and programs, to evaluate school staff, including teaching staff members, and to direct the activities of school-level supervisors.
Admissions Criteria:
- Master's degree
- At least five years of successful, full-time teaching or educational services experience is required
- A standard NJ instructional or educational services certificate
- Official Transcript
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (candidates with under a 3.0 will be considered based on the strength of the overall application)
* If pursuing a Master's, see the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership page.
Disclaimer:
Students seeking supervisor or principal licenses are expected to be aware of the guidelines and code changes set forth by the State of New Jersey's Department of Education. Felician University is not responsible for changes in a student's program and/or certification resulting from changes in the guidelines or code by New Jersey's Department of Education.
Processing of Licensing Endorsement Applications
All students that successfully complete their designated program may obtain applications for supervisor or principal from the Office of Certification, San Martino Hall, Rutherford Campus. The Certification Officer will process completed New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Licensing and Credentials applications with the appropriate state processing fees for any eligible student. Students seeking the Principal Certificate of Eligibility must provide evidence of successful completion of the School Leader Licensure Assessment administered by the Education Testing Service (ETS)and all requirements outlined by the New Jersey Department of Education.
All policies for each graduate program in the School of Education are at the discretion of the Dean, School of Education in accordance with state requirements and mandates.