Whether you want to become a building principal, assistant principal, or instructional leader, this licensure program prepares you to meet the high demand for effective school administrators. We empower educators with master's degrees to add building leadership licensure and advance their careers.
Our learn-by-doing approach and flexible delivery allow you to add this credential efficiently. Complete Kansas PreK-12 Building Leadership licensure requirements in three semesters.
 | Already Have Your Master's? - Add Building Leadership licensure through this focused program. Contact Dr. Sealey for a transcript analysis to determine your plan of study. |
 | Learn by Leading - Evaluate your school, research best practices, and design real improvement projects. Apply leadership principles immediately while earning your license. |
 | Three-Semester Completion - Earn your Kansas Building Leadership licensure in just three semesters—designed to fit your schedule as a working educator. |
Career Pathways
With Building Leadership Licensure
Newman University's Building Leadership licensure provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Licensure at Newman University will prepare you for
- Building principal in PreK-12 schools
- Assistant principal or dean of students
- Athletic director or activities coordinator
- Instructional leader or curriculum coordinator
- District-level administrative roles (with additional licensure)
Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in
- District Leadership Licensure for superintendent preparation
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
- Specialized administrative certifications
Degree Requirements & Curriculum
Program Structure
Already completed Newman's M.S.Ed. in ESOL or Reading Specialist? Just 4-6 courses remaining to complete Building Leadership licensure.
Hold a master's degree from another institution? Contact Newman's education department for a personalized transcript analysis and plan of study.
Don't have a master's yet? Complete the full M.S.Ed. in Building Leadership for both your degree and licensure.
Timeline: Designed for completion in three semesters
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Master's degree in education or related field
- Current teaching license
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)
- Transcript analysis by program coordinator
Praxis Requirement
Pass the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA) to earn your Kansas 2-year PreK-12 Conditional Building Leadership License
"This program transformed how I view education for multilingual learners. The professors brought real-world experience and research together in ways that immediately improved my teaching. I now lead our district's newcomer program with confidence."
MST Graduate, Elementary Teacher (Grades K-4 - Science), Courtney Main