The program’s curriculum prepares future educational leaders to interact successfully with students, teachers, parents, school board members, and the community at large. The M.Ed. with Principal Certification program has been developed to reflect the general standards and specific program guidelines prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
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Alvernia's Undergraduate, Masters, Certifications, and Ph.D. programs help you meet the challenges of education with innovative, engaging teaching methodologies. Learn more.Faculty Perspective
Faculty Perspective
William Harst, B.S.Ed., Ed.M., Ed.D.
“The Principal Certification program will prepare practitioners to become change agents within their school environment. In our program theory is matched with practice to ensure that our graduates will lead educational institutions with competence and integrity.”
Student Profile
Christopher Brommer,
Principal Certification ’07
“Alvernia University's Principal Certification program has provided me with the background knowledge and skills to succeed as a future administrator. It's a great program that helped me grow professionally and develop my administrative skills to work in our schools.”





