Principal Licensure - Initial (Online)

Educational Leadership

Principal Licensure (Online)

This 24 credit-hour program is entirely online and prepares you for K-12 building-level leadership positions, including principal or assistant principal. Coursework may be taken only for licensure or as part of the 36 credit-hour Master of Science in Educational Leadership.

To earn this license, candidates must:

  • Have two years of experience as a licensed teacher or licensed counselor  
  • Hold a proficient or accomplished practitioner license, or a valid equivalent out-of-state license 
  • Hold a master’s degree  
  • Complete the 24-credit hour program, including the A695 practicum course (at least 18 credits must be earned through IU Bloomington) 
  • Maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 in all licensure course work (i.e., A624, A510, A608, A635, A629, A515, and A695).  
  • Achieve a qualifying score on the state licensure test

Contact Us

Michele Moore
ED 4230
(812) 856-1373
micdmill@iu.edu