Administrator Professional Certification

The Washington State University Professional Certification Program for Principals and Program Administrators continues the university’s commitment to providing exemplary programs for school administrators in a high-stakes accountability environment. There is a strong nexus between intended outcomes for the certification programs and the expectations for administrators to lead highly effective schools.

The Professional Certification Program is committed to preparing school leaders who have a passion about quality leadership and a clear understanding of how to positively impact student learning and reach underserved populations. The Professional Certification Program for Principals and Program Administrators is housed in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology (ELCP) of the College of Education (COE).