Arizona Educational Leadership Certification Requirements
In Arizona, completion of a WGU Educational Leadership program leads to Principal, Grades Pk-12 Certificate.
Arizona has the following requirements for applicants for the Principal, Grades Pk-12 Certificate:
1. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a Master's or higher degree from an accredited university.
2. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Completion of a school principal administration program, including a practicum and at least 30 graduate semester hours of educational administration courses that meet the AZ Professional Administrative Standards, including 3 units of coursework in school law and 3 units of coursework in school finance.
3. BACKGROUND CLEARANCE: A current Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
4. EXPERIENCE: Three years of verified full-time pk-12 teaching experience.
5. EXAM REQUIREMENTS:
Pass the following two exams:
1) Arizona required exam: AEPA 181, and 281: Principal Subtests I and II
If passed prior to 2/2/2014, AEPA Principal 81: Subtest I and Subtest II.
This exam is required for graduation and to be recommended for certification.
2. WGU Program Requirement: Beginning 9/1/2018, the WGU program requirement is the Praxis 5412: Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision for students in Arizona. If passed prior to 8/31/2018, the Praxis 5411: Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision satisfies the WGU Program Requirement.
6. PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT: WGU requires Educational Leadership candidates to complete a practicum in accordance with the hour requirements listed here.
Visit these links for important information:
General Information About Licensing in Arizona
General Policies Regarding External Certification Exams
Registering for Praxis Exams
Submitting Exam Scores to WGU
AZ Teacher and Administrator Certification Application Information and Instructions
11/2018
Article Number: 19364, 1824
