School Principal, C.A.G.S.

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Description and Learning Outcomes

Note: Students may have coursework that can be transferred in to meet specific requirements listed below.

NOTE: Students who do not have Psychology of Learning Communities and/or Curriculum and Instruction on their MED transcript would need to take them if they are seeking principal or superintendent licensure.

Core Courses for CAGS

(20 credits)

ED 7003 - Educational Leadership and Critical Issues (4 credits)
ED 7020 - Exploring Assessment and Accountability: Controversies and Solutions (4 Credits)
ED 7030 - Culminating Leadership Plan (4 Credits)
ED 7260 - Applied Education Research (4 Credits)
ED 7510 - Data-Driven Leadership and Action Capstone (4 Credits)

Required Courses for Principal Licensure

ED 6964 - Leadership Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6965 - Leadership Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 7001 - School Finance and Policy (3 credits)
ED 7004 - School Law: ME, NH, & Federal (3 credits)
ED 7005 - Education Technology Leadership (3 credits)
ED 7011 - Evaluating Effective Teaching and Curriculum (3 Credits)
ED 7012 - Special Education Law (3 Credits) (required only for students seeking Maine Certification)
ED 7015 - Supervision of Personnel (3 credits) (required only for students seeking Maine Certification)
ED 7201 - Internship: Principal I (1 credit)
ED 7202 - Internship: Principal II (1 credit)
ED 7203 - Internship: Principal III (1 credit)

Total Credits CAGS Principal 37

(if seeking Maine certification total credits 43)