College of Education

Professional Administrator License Course of Study

Professional Administrator License

Course of Study

Professional Administrator License curriculum (27 credits)

The program requires the completion of the following courses and the associated clinical experiences. Formal admission to the Professional Administrator License program cohort is required before registering for any of these courses.

Professional Administrator License courses

Year 1
Course Fall Win Spr Sum
ELP 576 District Leadership: Instructional Systems for Equity (4 cr)     x  
ELP 580 District Leadership: Equity, Instruction and Care for Students (3 cr)       x
ELP 577 District Leadership: Professional Capacity and Engagement of Staff and Community* (4 cr)       x
ELP 509 Administrative Practicum I (1 cr)       x

*Must take concurrently with ELP 509 Administrative Practicum I.

Year 2
Course Fall Win Spr Sum
ELP 579 District Leadership: Continuous Improvement, Operations and Management (4 cr) x      
ELP 578 District Leadership: Mission, Vision, and Values of Ethics and Equity (4 cr)   x    
ELP 581 District Leadership: Ethical Management and Levers for Improvement (3 cr)     x  
ELP 587 District Leadership: Professional Capacity, Community, Engagement** (3 cr)       x
ELP 509 Administrative Practicum II (1 cr)       x

**Must take concurrently with ELP 509 Administrative Practicum II.

Course descriptions

For course descriptions, please consult the Bulletin or Class Schedule.

Licensure

Candidates seeking recommendation from PSU for the Professional Administrator License must:

  • Possess a master’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Have a current Oregon Preliminary Administrator/Principal License
  • Have been admitted to and completed the Professional Administrator License program at Portland State University. For instructions on applying for recommendation to TSPC, visit the College of Education Licensure Office.
  • Have completed a minimum of 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time appropriately assigned administrative experience in Oregon while holding the Preliminary Administrator/Principal License