For over 30 years, UNCG’s Department of Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations (ELC) has prepared interested and eligible educators to become licensed school administrators in Piedmont Triad area schools, as well as throughout North Carolina. In each of our principal preparation programs, students receive thorough training in key leadership ideas such as instructional, managerial, cultural, and micro-political leadership that are reflected in the North Carolina Standards for School Executives. Specific topics of concern include culturally responsive leadership, improving student and school achievement, conflict resolution, and community and family engagement.
Faculty who teach in the program represent a unique, effective combination of experienced K-12 school leaders and productive researchers in educational leadership. Program delivery in each program is oriented to address the needs and time constraints of adult learners. Students who successfully complete the programs and meet all state requirements can receive North Carolina state licensure as school principals.
To learn more information about each of the ELC Principal Preparation Programs, click the links below.