School Administration Add-On Licensure Program Online
Reach new levels of educational leadership and prepare to qualify for principalship roles.
Program Overview
Learn what our online School Administration Add-On Licensure program offers you
Designed for master’s-prepared educators, the online School Administration Add-On Licensure Program from UNC Pembroke provides the advanced professional development you need to effectively serve schools as a principal or assistant principal.
Delivered in a 100 percent online format, the rigorous curriculum for this program is aligned with the North Carolina Standards for School Executives. This unique postgraduate program builds on your educational background with a focus on the essential responsibilities of the school executive. You will expand your practical leadership abilities, including instructional supervision and developing effective management strategies for school operations.
Upon completion of this online education program, you will achieve school administration licensure in North Carolina.
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Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
Tuition for our affordable online School Administration Add-On Licensure Program is priced with the working student in mind—plus, you can pay by the course. Financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
Tuition breakdown:
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| Program | Graduate Tuition Per Credit Hour | Graduate Tuition Per 3-Hour Course | Fees Per Credit Hour | Distance Fee Per Term | Program Cost Including Tuition & Fees† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Admin Add-On Licensure (in-state resident) | $237.78 | $713.34 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $7,381.92 |
| School Admin Add-On Licensure (out-of-state) | $963.28 | $2,889.84 | $33.05 | $36.75 | $24,793.92 |
Tuition is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester, which is two 7-week terms. Tuition will be capped at the per semester, full-time enrollment levels of nine (9) credit hours for graduate students.
Please consult with your advisor for more information. https://www.uncp.edu/resources/student-accounts/tuition-fee-information
Additional Fees
One Time Fees
Application Fee - $55 domestic/$60 international
Orientation Fee - $20
Graduation Fee - $100 (note, students will be charged an additional $25 if fee is not paid on time)
Students will be charged a $25 readmission fee after one year of non-attendance.
Calendar
Follow these dates to guide your student journey
For the convenience of our School Administration Add-On Licensure Program online students, the School of Education offers multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar for upcoming deadlines, including when to turn in all required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for your desired program start date.
| Course Start | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2023 | 10/06/2023 | 08/07/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 08/16/2023 | 08/17/2023 |
| 10/16/2023 | 12/01/2023 | 10/02/2023 | 10/09/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 10/12/2023 |
| 01/15/2024 | 03/01/2024 | 01/01/2024 | 01/08/2024 | 01/10/2024 | 01/11/2024 |
| 03/11/2024 | 04/26/2024 | 02/26/2024 | 03/04/2024 | 03/06/2024 | 03/07/2024 |
| 05/06/2024 | 06/21/2024 | 04/22/2024 | 04/29/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 05/02/2024 |
| 06/24/2024 | 08/09/2024 | 06/10/2024 | 06/17/2024 | 06/19/2024 | 06/20/2024 |
Ready to take the next step toward earning your degree online from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
Admissions
See how to qualify for the School Administration Add-On Licensure online program
The School of Education admission process is the first step toward completing your School Administration Add-On Licensure Program online. Find out the requirements for the program, what additional materials you should send and where you need to send them.
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To be eligible for consideration for full or provisional admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit a completed online application
- Pay a $55 non-refundable application fee ($60 for international applicants and waived for military members)
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- Continuing Professional License
- Three years of teaching experience
- Names of three people who will provide professional recommendations to include:
- The current principal
- A colleague familiar with the applicant’s leadership skills
- An individual knowledgeable of the applicant’s potential to engage in graduate-level coursework, and/or to assume a school leadership position (e.g., current or former professor or a district-level administrator)
- Statement of purpose answering the following questions:
- Why do you want to become a school administrator (principal)?
- In a school leadership role, what communication approaches would be most effective?
- How would you delegate responsibilities to others?
- How would this administrative position be most rewarding to you?
- What do you consider to be your major strengths as an administrator?
- No GRE or GMAT required
Courses
Advance your knowledge in these online School Administration Add-On Licensure courses
The School Administration Add-On Licensure Program online consists of eight courses, including an embedded internship, for a total of 24 credit hours.
EDNL 5030: Engaging our Families, Schools and Communities
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course will combine the latest research in partnership building with practical approaches for identifying and structuring community support. Throughout the semester, the candidate will spend considerable time developing strategies for improved community support of schools. Course projects and assignments will be field-based, collaborative and reflect best practices in constructivist teaching and learning.
EDNL 5730: School Based Management
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The candidate will develop effective management strategies for school operations, understand management complexities that impact decisions related to the use of instructional time, evaluating instruction, fiscal responsibility, and resource management, internal and external communication, and public school law mandates.
EDNL 5800: Supervision and Instructional Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
In this course, candidates focus on developing an understanding of the essential elements of developmental supervision, quality instruction and effective learning. Particular attention is focused on knowledge and application of effective leadership models and styles for implementing quality instruction. Candidates develop supervisory skills they can use to strengthen the instructional program in schools by facilitating and supporting the professional development of teachers in order to improve student learning.
EDNL 5850: Curriculum Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to introduce prospective school executives to the role of curriculum leadership and best practices in managing a standards-based curriculum, including local and state assessments. The candidates will demonstrate their understanding of the North Carolina School Executive Standards by creating critical evidences that align activities with specific leadership standards. Strategies for improving curricular delivery and student assessment will be explored throughout the course.
EDNL 5860: Legal Aspect of Educational Leadership
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Constitutional, statutory and case law bases of educational administration; a study of legal provisions and principles relating to education at all levels. Includes research and analysis of laws dealing with pertinent educational topics.
EDNL 5880: Leading School Improvement and Organizational Change
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course introduces the candidate to the school improvement process with attention to implementing change in the operations, policies and governance of the school. The candidates will apply their understanding of key concepts that pertain to stakeholder involvement, teacher empowerment, and strategic planning for increased student achievement.
EDNL 5900: Internship and Seminar in Educational Leadership I
Duration: 15 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
These two courses are composed of a two-semester internship in a public school setting in order to give the candidates the opportunity to apply, practice and refine the knowledge and skills acquired from coursework. During this experience, the candidates will play an active role in identifying and solving a school-related problem and will also engage in the assigned duties of administering the school. The candidate will be required to develop an educational leadership internship portfolio in accordance with the specifications provided. The candidate’s internship participation will be supervised jointly by school-based administrators and university personnel and will include a reflective evaluation and an oral comprehensive exam. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 hours of graduate work and permission of program director.
EDNL 5950: Internship and Seminar in Educational Leadership II
Duration: 15 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
These two courses are composed of a two-semester internship in a public school setting in order to give the candidates the opportunity to apply, practice and refine the knowledge and skills acquired from coursework. During this experience, the candidates will play an active role in identifying and solving a school-related problem and will also engage in the assigned duties of administering the school. The candidate will be required to develop an educational leadership internship portfolio in accordance with the specifications provided. The candidate’s internship participation will be supervised jointly by school-based administrators and university personnel and will include a reflective evaluation and an oral comprehensive exam. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 hours of graduate work and permission of program director.
*Tuition rate (in-state: $270.83/credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee; out-of-state: $968.27/credit hour plus $36.75 flat fee) is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester which is two 7-week terms. Tuition will be capped at the per semester, full-time enrollment levels of nine (9) credit hours for graduate students. Please consult with the bursar’s office for more information.
**Time to completion may vary depending on your start date. Speak with your Enrollment Specialist for more details.
