Residency Administrator Certificate (Principal)

Individuals who have a valid* Washington state teaching or ESA certificate; one year (180 days) of successful school-based instructional experience with students (e.g., teaching or ESA employment), although three years is preferred; and have a master’s degree in a field other than educational administration may become eligible for the residency administrator certificate (principal) by completing 36 credits of required course work under advisement and a 12-credit, one-year internship with a mentoring principal. Admission to the internship is separate from admission to the master’s or certificate program and is based on an individual evaluation of the candidate’s preparation and experience.

Applicants for admission to this program should contact the Educational Administration Office, Miller Hall 419.

*NOTE: Verification of good moral character and personal fitness (forms available in the educational administration office, Miller Hall 419, 360-650-3708) are required if the applicant does not hold a valid Washington certificate at the time of application and recommendation.