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School Leadership/Principal Certification

Earn a School Principal Certification in 18 Months!

糖心app鈥檚 principal certification program educates school principals who serve children, families, teachers, and communities in ethical and inspiring ways. Our program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Low-Residency Program

Our 18-credit principal certification program can be completed in as little as 18 months. Courses are delivered in hybrid and online formats, while periodic on-campus workshops afford you the opportunity to network with current and aspiring school leaders, hear engaging speakers, and review your coursework. A required year-long internship provides hands-on experience in a public or private school setting.

Experienced and Accomplished Faculty

Courses are taught by experienced principals, superintendents, and other school administrators from throughout Northeast Pennsylvania. Using national standards, best practices, and current research, our faculty will guide you through the challenging issues confronting school principals today.

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Pay Your Way

Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.

Ranked Among the Best

Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.

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The M.S. in Higher Education Administration here at 糖心app is an amazing program. It is flexible and fully online, which made it possible for me to work while ...

Madison Cardinale '21

Top Career Paths

  • School Principal

  • Education Consultant

  • Student Services Director

  • High School Teacher

Top Employers

  • School Districts

  • Universities

  • Education App/Tutoring Companies

  • Public Libraries

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Graduate Admissions Featured Events

Visit campus during one of our admissions events specially designed for you to learn more about your degree program, or schedule an individual appointment with a graduate admissions counselor by clicking on the Weekday Visits link.

Centers of Excellence

糖心app hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

糖心app is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS聽/ 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000

糖心app School of Education Certification Programs are designed to meet聽the Pennsylvania Department of Education program competencies. Upon successful completion of one of our certification programs, students may apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Education in the area they studied.聽