Colorado State University Global Principal Licensure Program Fully Authorized by the State of Colorado

Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) today announced that its online Graduate Certificate in Education Leadership-Principal Licensure became fully reauthorized by the State of Colorado. The program is the only 100% online, asynchronous program of its kind to be authorized by the State, providing an accessible option for educators who need the flexibility to accommodate their busy schedules while gaining the necessary credential to become a principal.

Signaling the University’s commitment to helping educators in Colorado advance their careers, the program prepares learners with the necessary skills and knowledge for an assistant principal or principal role at elementary, middle, or high schools. Educators gain the tools needed to coordinate daily school activities, oversee curricula, and maintain a safe and productive learning environment.

“We are honored by the State of Colorado’s full reauthorization of the program,” said Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, CSU Global President. “This recognition underscores the University’s dedication to supporting Colorado’s K-12 districts and beyond, with high-quality education leadership preparation, by providing working teachers the opportunity to earn their principal licensure in a fully online format and broaden their roles and career prospects.”

Aligned with the Colorado Principal Quality and the Colorado English Learner Standards, the program includes an embedded internship experience and coursework in strategic leadership, instructional leadership, school culture and equity leadership, human resources, managerial leadership, and external development leadership. As part of the reauthorization, as of CSU Global’s Spring B 2025 term that began on April 14, students of the program who complete both the University’s coursework and the Colorado Department of Education’s READ Act training for principals/administrators will meet State licensure requirements.

“Our vision is to cultivate leaders who ensure students thrive by preparing them to lead K-12 schools with integrity, confidence, and utilize data-driven decisions in strategic planning,” said Dr. Colleen O’Neil, Program Manager.

Graduates can also transfer those credits into a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning, reducing their time and costs to degree completion. For more information on the program, visit csuglobal.edu/academic-programs/principal-licensure.

About Colorado State University Global
Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) offers career-relevant bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for working adults and post-traditional learners. As the first 100% online, institutionally accredited public university in the United States, CSU Global is focused on student success as its number one priority. Embracing the land grant heritage as part of the Colorado State University System, CSU Global sets the standard for quality and innovation in higher education through its expert faculty who are recognized as industry leaders and trained in working with adults in an online learning environment. CSU Global offers accelerated eight-week courses that start every four weeks. Visit CSUGlobal.edu to learn more.