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Add-on Licensure

The “add-on” Licensure Program is designed to prepare candidates who hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and have three years of teaching experience to take the state principal licensure exam. The 18 semester hour program includes the 6 hours of internship courses.

An Add-On Licensure cohort is planned to begin Spring of 2010 in Catawba county. If you would like to be on the e-mail list to be notified of upcoming cohorts in your area as well as recruitment and informational meetings, you should contact Lisa Freeman in the Extension office. Apply online here.
Recommended Add-on Licensure Program of Study

LSA 5030	The Principalship (must take first)	3
LSA 5900	Internship (2 semesters)	6
LSA 5400	Developing and Managing Resources in Schools	3
RES 5560	Classroom Assessment	3
LSA 5600	School Law	3
	Total	18

Admission Requirements:
Applicants for the add on licensure program must:

• Hold a master’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited institution;
• Have at least three years of successful teaching experience or successful experience in another related area of public school work (e.g. counseling, media specialist, etc.);
• Hold a valid license to teach and/or practice one of the other educational specialties in NC public schools;
• Apply for admission and be accepted into the ASU Graduate School;
• Have a letter of support from a school superintendent to provide quality internship experiences for you during the semesters you take the internship course.

*Note: GRE scores are waived for the add-on licensure program and are not required for admission.

Program of Study Substitutions:

Students may be authorized to make course substitutions to the recommended Program of Study by submitting a written request outlining the instructional rationale for the change. These requests will be reviewed by a MSA faculty member committee. The committee will consider the written rationale and review the student’s prior educational record and experiences in making decisions concerning substitutions that reduce the hours required or identify other courses needed in the add-on program. Requests should be sent to Lori Dean.

Internship Courses

This program requires two 3-semester-hour internship courses. Students are required to have at least 80 hours of school/school system-based supervised experiences for each internship course. Each applicant should provide a letter or e-mail from a superintendent expressing a willingness to provide meaningful and effective learning experiences for the internships. The internships are intended to help students learn about the demands, skills and issues involved in the work of assistant principals and principals. These experiences should be substantive learning experiences mutually designed the student, school internship contact person and an ASU faculty member.

Students receive at least one school visit during the course by our ASU faculty member. In addition, students are expected to participate in at least four group sessions during the semester to share experiences with other students and the faculty member. These sessions are designed to help students reflect on experiences and design with the help of others ways to enhance the internship experience.

Schedule/Program Completion

The program is designed to be completed in one year. Six semester hours are offered in each cohort each semester.

For additional information, contact Lori Dean, Lisa Freeman or Ken Jenkins .