Add principal licensure. Lead your building. Complete in just three semesters.
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Graduate with the competencies school districts expect from building leaders.
Develop and communicate a shared vision for school improvement and student success
Manage budgets, resources, and facilities to support teaching and learning
Recruit, develop, and evaluate staff while building a positive school culture
Navigate legal issues, policy implementation, and compliance requirements
Lead instructional improvement initiatives in diverse learning environments
Complete 150 hours of mentored leadership work in a PreK-12 building.
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For more information, contact: School of Education [email protected] or call 316-942-4291 ext. 2144
 | 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. |
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 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
Pass the School Leadership Licensure Assessment (SLLA) to earn your Kansas 2-year PreK-12 Conditional Building Leadership License
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a leadership career in Education. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
Newman University's Building Leadership licensure provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
"Newman is very flexible. They always are very supportive. I don't think I ever, ever felt like lost because they very reachable. My teachers that were online teachers, they were always communicating through emails and were asking us questions and asking if we were okay - touching base with me."
MSED, Samaria Estrella