Professional Administrator License

Please note: This program is on hiatus until further notice.

Quick Facts

  • PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (as of 4/1/2024)
  • 27 credits
  • Online synchronous course meetings
  • Cohort model builds strong lifetime network of support
  • License is required for district-level administrative positions
  • Must hold the Oregon Principal License in order to be eligible

Effective 21st century school administrators lead with creativity, crafting engaging ideas and backing them up with action. PSU’s Professional Licensure Program prepares award-winning anti-racist, culturally responsive school leaders that supports administrators during their licensure program and beyond. PSU’s program meets the highest professional standards and has regularly earned accolades for its equity focus. 

Our graduates are leaders who give back to the community by co-teaching with our faculty, advising in our program, and building a strong network of support for our interns and graduates.  Our students and instructors are racially, linguistically, and culturally diverse, and our network provides personalized support through coursework, mentoring, practicum experiences, and networking throughout your leadership career. 

Feel confident making strong decisions when it matters most, and move cutting-edge educational practices forward. 


Program Coordinator

Melanie Marrone
askcoe@pdx.edu
503-725-4619

Admissions Advisor

Stefanie Randol
askcoe@pdx.edu
503-725-4689*

*You can text me!


Program Benefits

  • Job-embedded experiences and projects, focused on leadership for equity 
  • Culturally responsive leadership strategies
  • Equity centered, change leadership strategies within an Improvement Science framework
  • Emotional intelligence with an anti-racist, equity focus
  • Job application and placement support, even beyond program completion
  • Networking with our vast network of seated administrators
  • Experienced Oregon school administrators teach our courses
  • Online courses offered at an accessible price

Program Specifics

  • 27 credits completed over 2 years (6 terms)
  • Online, synchronous courses
  • Cohorts begin every other year (next admission year TBD)

Our graduates

Graduates earn a Professional Administrator license, qualifying them to serve as building or district school administrators, with strong anti-racist leadership, in public K–12 settings. The Professional Administrator license is required for those serving in a supervisory role within a district office.

Why PSU?

PSU is the public research university for the Portland metro area. The Professional Administrator license courses are taught by experienced, practicing school administrators with years of experience who help you learn how to become a district level administrator. PSU is also known for its commitment to forward-thinking progress, inclusive goals, and supporting diverse communities.