Overview

At Principalship from Saginaw Valley State University major emphasis throughout this curriculum is on field experience, cutting-edge technology, leadership and global thinking. Centered on current research and best practices, this program links theory and practice and provides opportunities to develop these skills through problem-based learning, reflective practice, real-world case studies, field experiences and projects that enable the integration of knowledge and experience in real-world settings.

The utilization of technology, data analysis and data-informed decision making skills are embedded throughout the curriculum.

Additional Characteristics

The Principalship program offered at Saginaw Valley State University, is approved by the Michigan Department of Education for the Administrator Certificate with a Building-Level Endorsement.

Students are admitted to this program as a cohort group allowing them to progress through the program as a team, enabling collaboration and a community of support.

This program is designed to be completed within 24 months. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format, a combination of on-line, in-class and field-work meeting a maximum of 5 times per semester.

Field-based projects with a university presence are incorporated throughout the coursework allowing application of solutions to immediate issues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

School Leadership in a Changing World

Analysis & Digital Skills

Leading School Improvement

Data Informed Decision Making

School Management & the Legal Environment

Ethics, Diversity, & School Leadership

Leading Organizational Change

Leading an Instructional Culture

Leader Impact on Student Achievement

School/Family/Community Outreach

School Building Leadership Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Michigan City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

A copy of most recent teaching certificate or departmental approval. If you need to obtain a copy of your (current or expired) teaching certificate to submit with your application, you may retrieve a copy though the Michigan Department of Education Certification site.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13200 USD / year

≈ 13200 USD / year
Out-of-State

13200 USD / year

≈ 13200 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13200 USD / year

≈ 13200 USD / year

Living costs

Michigan City

United States

978 - 1583 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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