• Have completed the M.Ed. degree at Indiana Wesleyan University, or have a master’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body or the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The degree must be verified on official transcripts sent directly to Indiana Wesleyan University.
• Be currently employed in or have access to a P-12 public or non- public school in which the principal is willing to serve as a mentor for the internship phase of the program.
• Hold a current and valid teaching license.
• Have a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
• Submit a typewritten statement explaining the applicant’s desire to pursue a P-12 Building Level Administrator’s license through IWU. The statement should include a discussion of the applicant’s potential, strengths, and passion to pursue a rigorous preparation program leading to qualification as a school leader. Particular attention is to be given to the clarity of ideas expressed, organization of the paper, sentence fluency and the conventions of written expression. This statement is to be attached to the application.
• Obtain recommendations.

If you meet these three criteria, your next step is to click on "apply now" or contact our PLP Representative who will walk you through the admissions process and let you know when the next class begins in your area.

Call 1-866-IWU-4-YOU (866-498-4968) to speak with a PLP Representative!
or E-mail: aes@indwes.edu

• Completion of a minimum of 45 graduate credit hours (includes master’s degree).
• Students must earn a “B” or better in each PLP course.
• Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all graduate coursework.
• Finish and formally present and defend the Applied Principal’s Portfolio.
• Payment of all tuition and fees.

Upon receipt of the certificate, if you have passed the required state exam, you will receive the necessary information and application from your IWU licensing advisor to be recommended for licensure in the state of Indiana.