GMED - Principal Endorsement: MED

The Principal Endorsement contains a total of 250 clock hours in the field. Those seeking a PK-12 principal endorsement must complete a minimum of nine (9) additional credit hours specific to the grade levels in which they do not yet have experience, totaling 45 credit hours.

The Principal Endorsement Concentration outcomes are:
A Midland University Principal Endorsement candidate will be able to:
1. Leverage data to solve real-world problems and to make informed recommendations for continuous improvement (ELCC Standard 1.0; NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 1; NTPPS Standard 1).
2. Critique leadership models, styles, and/or approaches and their effectiveness in fostering positive educational environments.
3. Develop strategies to advocate, nurture, and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth (ELCC Standard 2.0; NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 2; NTPPS Standard 2, 3, and 5).
4. Evaluate the management of the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment (ELCC Standard 3.0; NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 3; NTPPS Standard 4).
5. Demonstrate collaboration skills by engaging with faculty and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources (ELCC Standard 4.0; NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 4; NTPPS Standard 5).
6. Apply the ethical principles of integrity, fairness, respect, and responsibility throughout their program of study and within their professional setting(s) (ELCC Standard 5.0; NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 5; NTPPS Standard 6).
7. Construct strategies to respond to and influence the political, social, legal, and cultural context of the organization (ELCC Standard 6.0; NDE Rule 24 Guidelines Standard 6; NTPPS Standard 6).

Principal Endorsement, PK-8
The WSOE offers a 36 credit hour Master’s degree option that results in a student earning their PK-8 Principal Endorsement in the State of Nebraska. In some instances, students may be required to take more or less than the typical course of study. Questions should be directed to the student’s advisor, who will collaborate with the student to determine his/her/their course of study. Candidates must hold a valid teaching certificate. 

Principal Endorsement, 6-12
The WSOE offers a 36 credit hour Master’s degree option that results in a student earning their 6-12 Principal Endorsement in the State of Nebraska. In some instances, students may be required to take more or less than the typical course of study. Questions should be directed to the student’s advisor, who will collaborate with the student to determine his/her/their course of study. Candidates must hold a valid teaching certificate.

Principal Endorsement, PK-12
The WSOE offers a 45 credit hour Master’s degree option that results in a student earning their 6-12 Principal Endorsement in the State of Nebraska. In some instances, students may be required to take more or less than the typical course of study. Questions should be directed to the student’s advisor, who will collaborate with the student to determine his/her/their course of study. Candidates must hold a valid teaching certificate.

Principal Endorsement Extension Option
Students who already hold a Master’s degree and have an active principal endorsement (PK-8 or 6-12) in the state of Nebraska are eligible to extend their principal endorsement by taking 9 additional graduate credit hours. The extension options are outlined below:

1. Endorsement Extension (Add to current active principal endorsement), 6-12 (9)

2. Endorsement Extension (Add to current active principal endorsement), PK-8 (9)