About Administrative Program for Principals
Amplify your impact in K-12 education and advance your career.
Become a leader in education with a master's degree in education and K-12 school principal certification from California University of Pennsylvania.
Cal U's education programs have been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954, and we are continuing accreditation with the successor organization, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This graduate program is also nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC).
Our 100% online courses allow you to continue to work full time while earning your degree. You’ll apply what you learn in real-world settings through fieldwork and 360 hours of internship experiences, which typically take place at the school where you already teach.
Discover our unique, learner-focused approach to education.
- Unlike traditional, course-oriented programs, our M.Ed. is practice-centered, incorporating school/University partnerships, fieldwork and internships.
- This master's degree is a state-approved program that meets the education requirement for certification as a principal in Pennsylvania.
- We use ongoing performance assessments rather than traditional testing to evaluate your ability to synthesize and apply program
Cal U's teaching programs are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
In addition, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accredits
California University of Pennsylvania. CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation
through quality assurance and continuous improvement. See CAEP reporting measures of program impact and outcomes.