School Administration Pathways to Certification

 

Approved Pathway to Certification

School administrators are certified to serve at a primary or secondary school as either an assistant principal, principal, director of a school program or superintendent. 

 

The Arizona Department of Education issues the following certificates:

 

 

 

 

Approved Degree Programs

The following are approved professional preparation institutions that offer educational administration programs that lead to one of the above School Administration Certificates:

 

Professional Preparation Institution

How to proceed:

1. Choose the best-matched program appropriate to you.

2. Enroll and complete all program requirements.

3. Take and pass the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) Principal Subtest I and II exam or the AEPA Superintendent Subtest I and II exam. 

4. Receive an Institutional Recommendation from your institution.

5. Ensure you meet all certificate requirements and apply for certification here.

See Also

Testing Information