Overview

Through 100% online coursework and in-person practicums, experienced faculty will hone your leadership skills and prepare you to oversee school operations. Earn your master’s degree in as few as 14 months and, upon graduation, an NPU Licensure Officer will help you add the principal endorsement to your teaching license.

North Park University’s Educational Leadership with Principal Endorsement (Online) program offers more than just a classroom education. With field-based experiences specific to your goals, you will gain valuable leadership capabilities in a broad range of scenarios.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively develop, implement, and sustain a shared learning vision that promotes every student’s academic success and well-being.

Foster a positive school culture by designing and implementing instructional programs that promote rigorous academic standards, data-driven instruction, and professional development.

Lead initiatives that foster inclusive school environments and ensure equity and access are central to policy development to instructional practices, particularly for historically marginalized students.

Analyze data to inform decisions, evaluate instructional programs, manage resources efficiently, and ensure accountability in building school and district administration.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Leadership

Educational Leadership

Asssessment in the Schools

Leading Professional Learning Communities

School Community Relations

School Law

School Finance

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and an Illinois Teaching License.

A minimum 2.75 GPA.

Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

Transfer credits will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

No entrance exams required.

Two professional or academic references.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18810 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

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In-State

18810 USD / year

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Funding

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