Educational Leadership, AC - ONLINE Sample Degree Map
SUNY Fredonia is offering a unique, entirely ONLINE, NYSED approved, Advanced Certificate program in Educational Leadership. Graduates of the program meet the educational requirements for certification as a School Building Leader AND School District Leadership.
Admission Requirements
- Valid New York State Education Department (NYSED) teaching certification or equivalent in a core area
- Master’s degree in education or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Three years of satisfactory teaching or professional experience in a PreK-12 school or its equivalent
- Evidence of completion of DASA training for New York State
- Two written recommendations, one each from the applicant’s:
- District superintendent and
- Immediate supervisor
Sample Degree Plan
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
EDUL 614 | Intro to Educational Leadership | 3 |
EDUL 616 | School Law | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
J-Term
Course | Credits | |
EDUL 615 | Operations and Management | 3 |
TOTAL | 3 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
EDUL 618 | Instructional Leadership | 3 |
EDUL 619 | Problem Solving | 3 |
TOTAL | 6 |
Summer
Course | Credits | |
EDUL 620 | Culturally Responsive Leadership | 3 |
EDUL 630 | School District Leadership | 3 |
EDUL 617 | Personnel Leadership | 3 |
TOTAL | 9 |
Fall Semester
Course | Credits | |
EDUL 640 | Internship 1 | 3 |
TOTAL | 3 |
Spring Semester
Course | Credits | |
EDUL 641 | Internship 2 | 3 |
TOTAL | 3 |
GRAND TOTAL: 30
The courses are taught by experienced school leaders who wed theory to practice. Field experiences, a unique internship structure, and opportunities to explore individual interests are core components of the program.
- Fall and spring admission options are available
- EDUL 614 - Intro to Educational Leadership is also available to those who start during the spring semester. This course is a prerequisite for EDUL 617, EDUL 618, EDUL 630, EDUL 640, EDUL 641.
- Passing of NYSED - CST in School District Leadership required before an Advanced Certificate degree is awarded.