Administrative License Program Details
Courses and Program Requirements
Hamline’s Administrative Licensure program is a hybrid model, which allows you to complete coursework primarily online with limited on-campus instruction in as a few as two years.
A Hamline administrative license includes:
- Completion of coursework (below)
- Electronic portfolio
- 320-hour field experience
The state of Minnesota requires administrative licensure applicants to acquire a minimum of 60 credits past a baccalaureate degree, which must include a master’s degree.
Administrative licensure candidates at Hamline complete a pre-assessment of the state’s administrative licensure competencies in the Initial Leadership Assessment course. This course will determine development of the state competencies, collaborative and equity leadership, as well as establish a program plan for course sequencing and licensure completion.
Curriculum
26 credits are required for an initial MN Administrative License.
General courses for all licensure areas (16 credits):
- GED 8145 Introduction to Administrative Licensure (2 credits)
- GED 8150 Initial Leadership Assessment (2 credits)
- GED 8100 Leadership and Organization (4 credits)
- GED 8125 School Finance (2 credits)
- GED 8142 Education Law and Ethics (4 credits)
- GED 8101 Human Relations in Organizations (2 credits)
One licensure-focused course (4 credits):
- GED 8135 The K-12 Principal
- GED 8120 The District Superintendent
- GED 8115 Director of Special Education
Field experience (6 credits):
- Field Experience I: Plan (2 credits)
- Field Experience II: Portfolio (2 credits)
- Field Experience III: Exit (2 credits)
Elective courses (0-4 credits):
- Number of electives varies by student and ranges from 0-4 credits.
- The minimum number of elective credits required is determined by evaluating two factors:
- Whether the candidate needs additional coursework to develop leadership competencies.
- If the candidate still needs additional credits to satisfy the state requirement of acquiring 60 credits beyond their bachelor's degree including post-BA credits, a master's degree, and licensure coursework.
- Transferred coursework can be included with approval by the program director.
- Electives are selected to develop leadership competencies.