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Approved Michigan K-12 Principal Preparation and Administrator Certification Programs

Specialist (EdS) Degree in Leadership - Distance Learning/Online
Website  |  Abigail Bearman: (248) 209-2463  |  Contact

Specialist (EdS) Degree in Leadership - Off-Campus Locations
Website  |  Jasmine Bailey: (248) 209-2464  |  Contact

M.Ed. Degree in Educational Leadership - Off-Camps Locations
Website  |  Jasmine Bailey: (248) 209-2464   |  Contact




MDE Approved Principal Preparation and Administrator Certification
Oakland University is approved by the Michigan Department of Education to offer principal preparation programs at the masters and specialist levels.

OU students or alumni who have graduated with either the Master of Education in Educational Leadership or the Education Specialist in either School Administration or Leadership are eligible for the State of Michigan's K-12 Administrative Certificate with the Basic Endorsement for Building Level Leadership.

Application
To apply for the State of Michigan issued certificate, please visit the Certification Renewal site. Under "Applications" click on Administrative Certificate. This will take you directly to the application along with an overview and directions for submission.

Rules and Requirements
Legislation: MCL 380.1246
Michigan Department of Education Administrator Certification and Continuing Education Requirements

Requirments by State
Please check administrator certification requirements for states outside of Michigan.


Contact Professional Development
Off-Campus Programs
Jasmine BaileyProject Manager
Professional Development at Oakland University          
2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Suite 175
Waterford, MI  48328
(248) 209-2464 phone  |  (248) 209-2461 fax
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Distance Learning/Online Programs
Abigail BearmanAdministrative Project Coordinator
Professional Development at Oakland University
2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Suite 175
Waterford, MI  48328
(248) 209-2463phone  |  (248) 209-2461 fax
Request Information  
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