Programs
Principal Fellows Program
奥颁鲍鈥檚 Principal Fellows Program (PFP) is a 39-semester- hour program aligned with our MSA. However, Principal Fellows are 鈥渢apped鈥� as aspiring leaders by their school districts. The NC Principal Fellows Program is a competitive, merit鈥恇ased scholarship loan program (paying tuition, books, coaching, and more) funded by the North Carolina General Assembly. Students do not self-select for the PFP program; they need to be nominated by their districts. Talk with your principal and superintendent to discuss being nominated for our next cohort. See our Principal Fellows Fact Sheet for additional information. See program schedule at the bottom of this page.
Post Master's Certificate in Public School Leadership
WCU's PMC program is a 24-semester hour program for educators who have already earned their master鈥檚 degree in education or a related field; we offer aspiring and current school administrators the opportunity to earn a Post-Master鈥檚 Certificate (PMC) toward principal licensure (Add-On). PMC students take courses with Masters in School Administration students. Our graduates serve as principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and in district office positions such as Exceptional Children, Student Support Services, and Federal Programs Directors. We blend theory and practice that directly applies to the work of educational leaders. Courses are integrated with the internship, providing authentic leadership experiences while continuing in your current position.
The program is designed to build a strong cohort of professionals. Students complete a school-based internship for 2 semesters (6 credit hours) while remaining in their current employment positions. See program schedule at the bottom of this page.
