Certificates for Kentucky Rank I Certification
Certificates for Kentucky Rank I Certification Overview
Prepare to lead with a Rank I certificate in the School Counseling, School Principal, or Planned Sixth Year Program. Collaborate with university faculty and P–12 school leaders to develop professional dispositions, strategies and skills that will enhance your effectiveness as you work with students, families, colleagues and communities.
- Credit Hours vary by program: 33 for School Counseling, 30 for Principal Preparation and 30 for Planned Sixth Year
- The Master of Arts in School Counseling Rank I Program includes 100 hours of counseling experience during a supervised practicum
- The Master of Education in Instructional Leadership / Level I Principal Preparation Program includes a thesis/capstone project and school-based clinical field experiences
- Kentucky educators pursuing a Doctorate in Education may apply program credits to the Planned Sixth Year Program
Courses
The Certificate for Rank programs feature curriculum designed to equip school counselors, school principals and educational leaders to provide high-quality leadership in the school environment. Coursework varies by emphasis, with examples including:
School Counseling: School Counselor Leadership and Ethics | Social and Legal Issues of School Counselor | Group Counseling and Crisis Intervention
School Principal: Assessing Learning for Student Achievement | Securing and Developing Staff | Building Culture and Promoting Equity
Planned Sixth Year Rank I: Philosophy, Interpretation & Application of Research | Assessing Learning for Student Achievement | Research Methods/Tests & Measurements
Tuition
Step toward certification. Learn about tuition and fees, as well as your financial aid options.
Accreditation
The College of Education at Spalding University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) at both the initial-licensure and advanced level.
Admissions Requirements
Ready to elevate your education expertise? Discover how Spalding’s Certificates for Kentucky Rank I Certification can help you take the next step.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Turn possibilities into the practical. Rank I professionals in Kentucky earn higher salaries and have increased job opportunities than their Rank II and III peers.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Climb higher in your career. Rank I Certification can equip you for leadership positions as a:
- Adjunct instructor
- Classroom teacher
- College & career readiness coordinator
- Curriculum specialist
- District administrator
- Instructional supervisors
- School counselor
- Specialist teacher
- Principal
- Professional development coordinator
The emphasis on the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) throughout the curriculum gave me the confidence to pass the principalship exam, which was essential for obtaining my current role.
Farin Jones, Assistant Principal, Master of Education in Instructional Leadership
