Master's Degree: Principal Preparation Program

Description

The Principal Preparation Program is a comprehensive internship-based leadership program leading to a Master of Arts degree in education with an option in educational leadership as well as potential Wyoming certification as a K-12 principal. The master's degree program is 33 credit hours. To be certified by PTSB as a principal in Wyoming, an individual must hold or be able to obtain a Wyoming teaching certificate and have at least three years of teaching in a school setting.

Focusing on our mission to develop effective educational leaders and researchers, the program includes four core courses currently offered in two locations in the state, Casper and Lander/Riverton through fall 2009. Beginning in spring 2010 the two locations will be Casper and Rock Springs. The four core courses are scheduled for three weekends, usually Friday night through Sunday morning, and may include video conferencing or online components. The remaining courses are offered through various means.

Coordinator - Dr. Heather Duncan, hduncan@uwyo.edu

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 Ellbogen Educational Leadership Scholarship

Eligible if admitted to the master of arts program in Educational Leadership

Must be Wyoming resident

Scholarship award is $100 per credit for 33 credits (entire master's program) totaling $3,300

Contact edleader@uwyo.edu for more information.

Last Updated on 9/15/2009 11:48:00 AM