Program Admissions
CAP 5, admission to the program requires traditional and Option 6 candidates to complete an application for admission to the Campbellsville University graduate program and meet entrance requirements (valid teaching certificate; official transcripts, minimum 3.0 GPA; Rank II, dispositional self-assessment; documentation 3 years of experience as classroom teacher; three letters of recommendation-one from building or district level administrator, two from P-12 educators; signed Code of Ethics/Character and Fitness; Leadership Essay or Video (see Instructions and Rubric - Topics to address include the candidate’s skill and understanding of his or her ability to improve student achievement, leadership, and advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment); signed Superintendent’s Statement, for the MAEd Educational Administration (Principal P-12) program. Candidates must also complete a criminal background check (if not currently teaching) and complete a diversity survey. EPP Graduate Faculty and an administrator from one of the P-12 partner districts review all application documents and make recommendations for approval to the entire EPP faculty. CA-TP (Option 6 only)
CAP 6 is a midpoint check in the program. It requires the completion of 15 hours of graduate level work and an academic standard of a 3.0 GPA. One faculty dispositional assessment is required at this level. Those meeting the criteria receive a letter of candidacy for the MAEd Educational Administration (Principal P-12) degree.
CAP 7, program completion/exit, requires the candidate to complete an application form with appropriate supporting documentation. For program completion/exit, candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, submit a School Budget Project, an Internship Project, and Field Experience Log Sheets, along with three dispositional assessments (self, faculty, principal mentor). The School Budget Project and Internship Project both provide candidates opportunities for demonstrating candidate growth, adherence, and success in implementing the Dimensions, Dispositions, and Functions of School Leaders, and PSEL standards. Candidates must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment. In addition, a completed CA-1 Application must be submitted to the certification office.
Throughout their coursework and CAP criteria candidates’ knowledge, skills, and dispositions are evaluated through a wide variety of assessments including traditional and nontraditional performance-based measures including exams, research papers, electronic presentations, projects, and field experiences.
CAP 5 - Entrance Requirements Application
_____ Application to Graduate Studies and MAEd in Educational Administration (Principal P-12) Program
_____Valid Teaching Certificate
____Official transcripts; Minimum 3.0
____Master’s degree from an accredited IHE
____Current professional growth plan
____Disposition self-assessment
____Documentation of three (3) years’ experience as a teacher
____Three letters of recommendation; one letter must be from a building or district level administrator, and two letters from a P-12 Educator
____Criminal Records Check (if not currently teaching)
____Diversity Survey
____Signed Code of Ethics/Character and Fitness
____Leadership Essay (5-7 pages addressing the candidate’s skill and understanding of his or her ability to improve student achievement, leadership, and advanced knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment)
____Signed Superintendent’s Statement
CAP 6 - Mid-Point Admission to Candidacy
_____Transcript Review
_____GPA (minimum 3.0)
_____ Credit Hours Completed (15 earned hours)
_____ Disposition Recommendation (Faculty)
CAP 7 - Exit Requirements
Transcript Review
_____GPA (minimum 3.0)
_____Transcript Attached
____Field Experience Log Sheets
____School Budget Project
____Internship Project
____School Leaders Licensure Assessment
____Kentucky Principal Specialty Test (PRAXIS Content Exam) (158 minimum score)
_____Three Disposition Recommendations
(1)_____ (self) (2) _____ (faculty) (3)____(Principal Mentor)
_____CA-1 Form Completed and Attached
_____ Exit/Completer Survey
_____Application for Additional Credentials
_____Graduation Application