The K-12 principal endorsement is a 24-credit Office of Public Instruction (OPI) approved program designed to prepare students for service as K-12 principals. Requirements for entering the program are a Master’s Degree, three (3) years individual teaching experience, two (2) letters of recommendation from teaching peers, one (1) letter of recommendation from the immediate school administrator, one (1) letter of recommendation from the School Superintendent/School Board allowing the Internship, and completion of the endorsement coursework. In order to be endorsed by MSU-Northern, 80% of the coursework must be taken from MSU-Northern.
This course is designed to provide candidates the foundation in assessment measures used in the K-12 classrooms that aid education decision-making. Fundamental assessment and evaluation topics include validity, reliability, item construction, test interpretation, norm-referenced, criterion referenced and alternative methods of assessment.
EDUC 630 General School Administration and Finance
3 semester credits
Summer Semester
(odd years)
The student will examine the functions, duties and responsibilities of public school administrators in relationship to community expectations, school board policies and accreditation standards. School funding sources, the Montana foundation program and the fiscal responsibilities of public school administrators are addressed.
The course is designed to enable selected graduate degree candidates to be recommended for a Class III supervisor’s endorsement. Competencies in diagnosing, designing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and personnel will be developed.
School law is designed to provide those students who are seeking a graduate degree or supervisor’s endorsement with a basic background in legal principles and school law. This course meets the requirement for a Class III supervisor’s endorsement in Montana.
This course focuses on the broad spectrum of content in the elementary school. Students will investigate the organization of the elementary school in respect to grade divisions, the middle school concept, and evaluation of the curriculum. Content will also include an investigation of curriculum trends, instructional materials, and research relevant to a modern elementary school.
This course will provide an exploration of the philosophy, goals, objectives, organizational structure, current research, key issues, and problems associated with the elementary and secondary school. Topics include administrative and supervisory duties regarding supervision of students, staff, student teachers, faculty, home/school public relations, public community relations, and leadership styles.
An MSU-Northern directed practical experience through a responsible appointment wherein the student is provided the opportunity to acquire professional experience in a program directly related to his/ her field of specialization.
May be repeated. A limit of 12 credits may be applied to your program. Each credit requires 100 hours of professional experience. Co-requisite: EDUC 681
EDUC 681 K-12 Principal Internship Seminar and Internship
1 semester credit
Master’s degree, completion of all endorsement coursework, 3 years teaching experience, 2 letters of recommendation from peers, 1 letter of recommendation from immediate school administrator, 1 letter of recommendation from school superintendent/school board allowing student to enroll in EDUC 680.
Prerequisites: Master’s degree, completion of all endorsement coursework, 3 years teaching experience, 2 letters of recommendation from peers, 1 letter of recommendation from immediate school administrator, 1 letter of recommendation from school superintendent/school board allowing student to enroll in EDUC 680. Co-requisite: EDUC 680
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Prerequisite: EDUC 607
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