The mission of the Viterbo University-Iowa Center program is to create a total experience for aspiring administrators, one that produces graduates who are visionary leaders, committed to the concept of quality schooling, possess a conviction that all children will learn at high levels, and have the ability to inspire everyone in the total school community to share this vision. This is a 36-credit graduate level program with no electives; however, at the conclusion of this program the candidate will have earned an administrative license to serve as a PK–12 principal/supervisor of special education. This Educational Leadership Program is intensive and comprehensive.
Your Options
Two options exist for this program, both of which lead to an Iowa initial administrative license:
- Master of Arts in Education degree – educational leadership track
- Principal licensure track only – must possess an earned master’s degree prior to entry
Features:
- Standards-directed for the Iowa Standards for School Leaders (ISSL)
- Two-year, 400-hour internship
- 100-hour, course-directed clinical experiences and activities
- Focused seminars to supplement courses, internship, and clinical activities
- Cohort model
- Weekend format during the academic year
- Support system includes an advisor, internship supervisor, and qualified mentor who closely supervise each candidate
- Development and practice of principals as “Powerful Leaders of Learning”
- Web-based electronic portfolio
For More Information:
Dr. Anne Kruse
515-224-4811, toll free: 1-888-235-2200, FAX: 515-224-4862
aekruse@viterbo.edu