To apply for the North Carolina School Administrator – Principal License, MSA program completers must:
- Currently hold a North Carolina continuing educators license prior to being recommended for a Principal license;
- Successfully complete their MSA internship;
- Successfully complete the UNC MSA embedded signature assessments in coursework and internship; and
- Meet all UNC Graduate School requirements for degree completion.
Candidates may apply for North Carolina School Administrator – Principal License following graduation from the program. Guidance for the application process is provided here: How to Submit a New NC Licensure Application
UNC Principal Licensure and Program Completion Requirements
To complete the program, candidates must:
- Have an active NC educator license
- Successfully complete the UNC MSA embedded signature assessments in coursework
- Successfully complete the MSA internship
- Submit a portfolio to the appropriate platform
New State Legislation Requirements
To complete the program, candidates must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree, and completed an approved administrator preparation program
- Have at least four years of experience as a licensed professional educator
- Submit a portfolio to the State Board for approval