Program Overview

M.S. Ed. in Educational Leadership - School Building Leader

The Department of Educational Leadership offers a 36-credit program leading to a Master of Science degree in educational leadership. Successful program completion leads to institutional recommendation for certification as a School Building Leader or School District leader, depending upon candidate qualifications.

Program Overview

The program schedule is designed around students' busy lives with family, job, and other responsibilities. Most courses meet in the late afternoon and evening, with many offering online segments. Other courses are scheduled during a condensed five-week summer session or on weekends during the spring and fall semesters.

Program Details

• Candidates who complete the program receive a Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership and are eligible for institutional recommendation for New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) or School District Leader (SDL).
• Successful degree completion may lead to eligibility for New Jersey Superintendent certification.
• Graduates of this program seeking SBL certification have excellent opportunities for employment in a variety of school leadership roles.
• Graduates of this program earning SDL certification may find positions in central office positions, such as Assistant Superintendent or District Superintendent.

Required Courses

The following courses are required for the program:

• EDL 630: Administrative Core I (6 credits)
• EDL 631: Administrative Core II (3 credits)
• EDL 632: Curricular Concerns in Public School Administration (3 credits)
• EDL 635: School Law (3 credits)
• EDL 637: The Supervisor in the School Setting (3 credits)
• EDL 650: Internship in School Administration Master's level (6 credits)

Electives

Students must choose any four of the following electives:

• EDL 633: School Business Administration (3 credits)
• EDL 634: School Personnel Administration (3 credits)
• EDL 636: Public School Finance (3 credits)
• EDL 641: School District Administration: Problems and Issues (3 credits)
• EDL 644: School Collective Negotiation (3 credits)
• EDL 646: Special Education Law (3 credits)
• EDL 648: School Organization, Programming, and Scheduling (3 credits)
• EDL 649: Leadership and Administration in Multicultural School Settings (3 credits)
• EDL 653: Administration and Leadership at the Middle School Level (3 credits)
• EDL 654: Leadership in Standards-Based Curriculum (3 credits)

Culminating Experiences

The program includes a portfolio and internship project as culminating experiences.

NYS Certification Requirements

To be eligible for NYS certification, students must complete the following requirements:

• Child Abuse Seminar
• Project SAVE Seminar
• DASA Seminar
• NYS fingerprint clearance
• School Building Leader examination (Parts 1 and 2)
• Educating All Students Test
• School District Leader examination (Parts 1 and 2)

Admissions Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Initial state certification in teaching or an educational specialty
• Two letters of recommendation
• Teaching, administration, pupil personnel, or other appropriate experience

Degree Requirements

The program requires 36 credits, including 24 credits of required courses and 12 credits of electives.

Courses Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of each course are available, including:

• EDL 630: Administrative Core I
• EDL 631: Administrative Core II
• EDL 632: Curricular Concerns in Public School Administration
• EDL 633: School Business Administration
• EDL 634: School Personnel Administration
• EDL 635: School Law
• EDL 636: Public School Finance
• EDL 637: The Supervisor in the School Setting
• EDL 641: School District Administration: Problems and Issues
• EDL 644: School Collective Negotiation
• EDL 646: Special Education Law
• EDL 648: School Organization, Programming, and Scheduling
• EDL 649: Leadership and Administration in Multicultural School Settings
• EDL 650: Internship in School Administration Master's level
• EDL 651: Internship in School Administration-Advanced Certificate Level
• EDL 653: Administration and Leadership at the Middle School Level
• EDL 654: Leadership in Standards-Based Curriculum

Plan of Study

The plan of study includes the required courses, electives, and culminating experiences. Students must complete all requirements to be eligible for graduation and certification.