Chairperson: Jody Jessup-Anger, Ph.D.
Educational Policy and Leadership Certificates website

Degree Offered

Certificate

Program Overview

A certification program is available for the Wisconsin Principal license. Licensed teachers who wish to acquire a principal license in conjunction with the master of education in educational leadership may also do so. 

The College of Education offers a variety of certification programs which prepare students to obtain state certification and licensure. Certification program requirements are in alignment with requirements for educational licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Certificates are granted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The university’s decisions on recommendations for certification are made by its licensing officer after appropriate consultations and requirement reviews.

The courses listed are in the plan unless these courses, or their acceptable equivalent, are documented on a master’s transcript. A minimum of 12 credits is required for the post-master’s certificate. The typical credit requirement range is 21-30 credits.

Principal Certificate

This certificate program is designed for licensed teachers interested in the Principal license in the state of Wisconsin and requires students to complete 30 credit hours of course work, unless these courses, or their acceptable equivalent are documented on a master’s transcript.  A minimum of 12 credits taken at Marquette is required for the post-master’s certificate. The typical credit requirement range is 21-30 credits.

Prerequisites for Licensure:

• Wisconsin Teaching license
• Master’s degree
• Licensed teaching experience

Required Courses (30 credits)

University Policies

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Master's Programs

The goal of the master’s programs is to engage the professional educator in extended critical reflection on the principles, practices, and rationales of human-service leadership in contemporary society. Specifically, the programs seek to develop educational leaders in K-12 schools, colleges, universities and educational organizations with expertise in the historical, philosophical and sociological foundations of educational policy issues. The programs are designed to accommodate the working professional, and program content is composed to reflect student backgrounds, interests and professional objectives.

Certification Programs

The College of Education offers a variety of certification programs which prepare students to obtain state certification and licensure. Certification program requirements are in alignment with requirements for educational licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Certificates are granted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The university’s decisions on recommendations for certification are made by its licensing officer after appropriate consultations and requirement reviews.

Doctoral Program

The EDPL doctoral program develops educational scholar-practitioners, researchers, and leaders who possess the commitment, perspective, and skills to implement strategies for greater equity in a variety of educational settings. Students inquire deeply into the foundational knowledge of education, exploring how the organization of schools, institutions of higher education, and society shape educational processes. Students gain theoretical knowledge in specific disciplinary/topical concentrations, enabling them to further examine educational practice in a chosen context.  Finally, students acquire expertise in research methods which equip them to advance and enact educational knowledge. The program supports EDPL Ph.D. graduates to work actively to create a more just society.