Licensure
Preparing for Leadership
The School of Educational Policy and Leadership welcomes your interest in the Administrative Licensure Programs offered through its top-ranked program area in Educational Administration. The School offers three licensure programs:
- Self-paced Licensure Program for School Principals
- Accelerated Licensure Program for School Principals
- Accelerated Licensure Program for Superintendents
The Ohio State University's accelerated licensure programs for principals and superintendents are unique in several regards, including:
- a cohort learning experience
- a practical, "hands-on" approach focusing on the problems of leadership practice
- interactive learning with today's outstanding superintendents
- the compilation of a personal executive portfolio
- an opportunity to expand and deepen personal and professional networks
Aligned with national standards and approved by the Ohio Department of Education, our programs reflect the belief that excellent schools have well-prepared and effective leaders.