Post-Master's Certificate in School Administration

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The Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration (P.M.C.) at UNC Greensboro is intended for students who already hold a Master’s degree in Education or in a field that is closely affiliated with youth and adult development; who have at least four (4) years teaching or other relevant professional educational experience; and who have a North Carolina continuing professional license. It is a 24-credit hour program that includes academic coursework and a year-long Internship. The P.M.C. meets the requirements of the state legislation that supports an alternative path to school administration licensure.

The program is offered completely online and can be completed in one (1) year.

Program Distinctions

• Graduates serve as principals and assistant principals throughout North Carolina.
• Meets requirements of North Carolina state legislation for School Administration licensure.
• The UNC Greensboro School of Education was named one of the “Top Graduate Schools of Education” by the U.S. News & World Report.

The Student Experience

Coursework:

• Students complete 4 academic courses (12 credits)

Required Field Experience:

• Students are required to complete a yearlong administrative internship experience

Capstone Experience:

• To be eligible to receive NC state licensure as a principal, students must submit a Licensure Portfolio to the department for review. The portfolio will include material drawn from the student’s course work and internship and provide documentary evidence of meeting state leadership standards. ELC faculty members will review the student’s portfolio for approval.

After Graduation

Upon program completion, students will be eligible for positions such as:

• Assistant Principal
• Principal

The PMC application deadline is May 15. The program starts Summer semester (mid-June). 

For more information on the program and application requirements, visit the UNCG ELC online PMC website.

If you have specific questions about the program or applying, contact Dr. Brian Clarida (bjclarid@uncg.edu), ELC PMC Graduate Program Director.