Principalship Practicum: P-8

Prerequisite: Acceptance and retention in the Educational Leadership Program and consent of the department; formal application required The practicum is a two-semester field-based experience in which the student engages in responsibilities at the level of the appropriate licensure sought by applying the subject matter, knowledge, skills and behaviors outlined in the Massachusetts Professional Administrator standards. In addition to field-based activities, students participate regularly in an online seminar with the university supervisor and meet for four to six face-to-face sessions at the university and practicum site. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits.