Administrator Licensure

Towson University offers three programs that meet the Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) requirements for the Administrator license. This license, in addition to a master's degree, is a requirement for supervisors, assistant principals and principals. Completion of the programs listed below will result in a statement printed on the student’s transcript to indicate successful completion of a Maryland Approved Program for the Administrator license. Students must apply directly to MSDE for licensure.

There are three ways to get the Administrator license:

  1. Complete the master's degree in Transformational Educational Leadership (M.S.).
  2. Complete the 18-unit (6 courses) post-Master's Educational Administrator I Certificate (PBC).
  3. Complete the 30-unit, post-Master's Organizational Change Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS).
Requirements for Certification 1
ILPD 603LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN EDUCATION3
ILPD 667CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT3
ILPD 716LEADERSHIP OF THE SCHOOLS3
ILPD 740EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION3
ILPD 781SEMINAR IN SUPERVISION3
ILPD 797INTERNSHIP IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP3
Total Units18
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All incoming students must have a college transcript documenting successful completion of a 3-unit special education course (undergraduate or graduate).

Online Options 

The department offers a fully asynchronous online option for all three programs that meet the Administrator licensure requirements. Courses for Administrator licensure are available only to educators at schools or educational settings in the State of Maryland.

Off-Campus Cohort Programs

Programs that meet the Administrator licensure requirements are also available at off-campus locations through school system partnerships offered by the Towson Learning Network.

Towson University Main Campus Program

Programs that meet the Administrator licensure requirements are also available at TU's main campus.