Building-Level Principal Certificate Online
Complete the advanced curriculum that provides the experience and knowledge you need to serve as a principal or any other campus leadership role.
Program Overview
A look at the online building-level administration certificate
This certificate program is designed for credentialed educators in Arkansas as well as credentialed educators from other states who seek to acquire a Building-Level Administrator License (i.e. principal's license). The program builds on previous degrees through our curriculum-intense courses and is designed to provide an accelerated, affordable route to obtaining an additional licensure.
As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.
In this program you will:
- Prepare to acquire an Arkansas building-level administrator license (i.e. principal’s license)
- Utilize an opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership
- Gain perspectives, skills and processes necessary for managing curriculum
- Review educational administration with the context of ethical and professional behavior as well as legal aspects of education
- Focus on school and community relations; aspects of teacher evaluation and supervision; site-based management, planning and resource allocation; and the administrative processes of special education
- Utilize an internship in an educational leadership setting
- Prepare to acquire an Arkansas building-level administrator license (i.e. principal’s license)
- Utilize an opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership
- Gain perspectives, skills and processes necessary for managing curriculum
- Review educational administration with the context of ethical and professional behavior as well as legal aspects of education
- Focus on school and community relations; aspects of teacher evaluation and supervision; site-based management, planning and resource allocation; and the administrative processes of special education
- Utilize an internship in an educational leadership setting
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Accreditation
Licensure programs within A-State’s College of Education & Behavioral Science are accredited by CAEP.
Tuition
Discover the value of A-State's low-cost tuition
Our Building-Level / Principal Certificate online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Please note, certificate programs are not financial aid eligible.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
The schedule for your online program
Our Building-Level / Principal Certificate online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Please note that the internship course lasts a full semester and only starts in Fall 1 and Spring 1 of terms.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/27/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 5/22/25 | 5/23/25 | 6/26/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/20/25 | 6/26/25 | 6/27/25 | 7/31/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/20/25 | 8/6/25 | 8/8/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/15/25 | 10/3/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/13/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/3/25 | 10/9/25 | 10/10/25 | 12/4/25 |
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Admissions
Read the details of our admission criteria
Students interested in this certificate program must have one year of teaching experience. Review the full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Master’s degree
- 1 year of teaching experience
- An education-related master's degree from an accredited institution
- One year of teaching experience
- Commitment from an appropriate professional who will function as your mentor during the degree program. View acceptable mentors (PDF).
- Candidates will be required to submit the self-disposition document provided and verification for teacher effectiveness and leadership abilities
For further information concerning admissions, contact A-State Online Services at 866-881-3168, or email the Graduate Admission Coordinator.
If you have questions during that time, you can use our Self Service feature, which allows you to see when transcripts and teaching certificates reach our offices. When you receive your decision letter, it will provide instructions for enrolling yourself into the program and downloading the necessary software. If you have questions during this process, please call us at 866-621-8096.
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Additional information:
While not required for admission, Teacher/Leader Effectiveness Credentials will be required prior to registering for your first course.
Submit all documents to:
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
What you’ll learn in our online principal certificate program
Students in the Building-Level / Principal Certificate online program must complete the following eight courses (24 credit hours).
Visit the Course Registration
page to view the course schedule for this certificate.