Overview

Principals and other school leaders motivate teachers, set priorities, and create opportunities for learning that change children's lives.

Learning outcomes

This rigorous, online program will prepare you for this important role and the fast-paced environment that accompanies it. As a graduate of this School Principal graduate-level program at the University of Kentucky, you will be able to:

Set organizational priorities and effectively communicate those priorities.

Develop people to succeed in their positions and provide them with the support they need.

Assess organizational performance and create the conditions for student, teacher, and school success.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Leadership for Learning-centered Schools

Evidence-based Decision Making

School Finance and Support Services

School Law and Ethics

Leadership for Human Resources Development in Schools

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Qualify for or hold a Kentucky teaching certificate,
Have successfully completed at least three years full-time teaching in P12 setting
Have successfully completed a master’s degree in education with cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Be recommended by a superintendent or other district-level administrator who attests to applicant’s educational leadership and professionalism
Aspire to serve as a principal in a P12 school

Highly recommended, but not mandatory: Have completed a graduate-level basic statistics course with a grade of B higher

Transcripts

Personal Statement

Resume

Copy of your valid K12 teacher certificate

Writing Sample
Recommendations: Two recommendation

Tuition Fees

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9600 USD / year

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Out-of-State

9600 USD / year

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In-State

9600 USD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Learning outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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