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Our unique Alternative Principal Endorsement Program allows educators who already hold a master’s degree to earn their principal endorsement in just one year through a combination of internship activities and microcredentials.
Designed to provide you with the tools and techniques that you need to become an effective school leader, this program fulfils Illinois State Board of Education requirements and meets National Educational Leadership Preparation standards.
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*U.S. workers holding a master’s degree earn 19% more in average annual salary than those with a bachelor’s degree.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
