Certificate of Advanced Study: School Building Leadership
The Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership is available to candidates who already possess teaching certification, a Master's degree in education or a related field, and three years of satisfactory teaching or professional experience in a Pre-K-12 setting. The program leads to a recommendation to the New York State Education Department for initial certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL). This certificate allows the candidate to assume such roles as superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor, department chairperson, or program coordinator.
Admission Requirements
- NYSED teaching certification
- Master's degree in education or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Three years satisfactory teaching or professional experience in a Pre-K-12 school.
- Two written recommendations from the candidate's school superintendent and immediate supervisor.
- A completed graduate application.
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