Program Overview

Educational Leadership – SBL/SDL (MSEd) – Administration Supervision (AdSup) Track

The Educational Leadership – SBL/SDL (MSEd) program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become effective leaders in educational settings. The program focuses on the development of administrative supervision skills, preparing students for roles such as school building leaders and school district leaders.

Academic Plan

The program follows the SDL-MSED academic plan, which outlines the required courses and sequence of study.

Total Credits

The program requires a total of 32 credits.

Advisors

The program has two advisors:

• Kathleen Smith, Program Leader, Faculty Advisor, and Internship Advisor
• Claudine Schwartz, Certification, Graduation, and Administrative Advisor

Program Sequences

The program sequence provides a suggested order of courses for the program based on start date. It also includes information on when to take exams and other important non-course requirements.

Transfer of Credit

Transfer credits are not permitted for this program.

Clinical Experiences

Students in the Educational Leadership – SBL/SDL (MSEd) – Administration Supervision (AdSup) Track complete 600 hours of field work/internship hours across three components:

• Component 1: 200 hours of fieldwork experiences completed during the first seven classes
• Component 2: 200 hours of fieldwork experiences completed during the first three semesters
• Component 3: 200 hours of fieldwork completed during the final semester under the guidance of a class instructor and internship supervisor

Graduation

Graduation is the official completion of the program and the conferral of an academic degree. Students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines.

Certification and Licensure

Graduates of the Educational Leadership – SBL/SDL (MSEd) – Administration Supervision (AdSup) track are eligible for New York State certification in both School Building Leader and School District Leader. Students apply for certification through the New York State Education Department TEACH Account.

Initial Certification: Requirements and Exams

The Initial Certificate is the entry-level leadership certificate and is valid for five years. Students must meet the requirements outlined by the New York State Department of Education, including passing scores on the Educating All Students (EAS) and School District Leader (SDL) 1 and 2 exams.

Initial Certification: Application Directions and Program Code

Students must create/log in to their New York State Education Department TEACH Account and follow the step-by-step guide to apply for initial certification. The program code for the Educational Leadership – SBL/SDL (MSEd) program is 28954.

Professional Certification: Requirements and Exams

The Professional Certificate is an advanced certificate. Students must have three years of full-time experience in an educational leadership position, which must include at least one year as a school building leader. Students must also meet the requirements outlined by the New York State Department of Education, including passing scores on the Educating All Students (EAS) and School District Leader (SDL) 1 and 2 exams.

Professional Certification: Application Directions and Program Code

Students must create/log in to their New York State Education Department TEACH Account and follow the step-by-step guide to apply for professional certification. The program code for the Educational Leadership – SBL/SDL (MSEd) program is 28954.

Submitting Workshop or Exam Completion

Students must report Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop completion and passing scores on the Educating All Students (EAS) and School District Leader (SDL) 1 and 2 exams using the Workshop or Exam Completion form.

Checking Certificate Status in TEACH Account

There are two certificate statuses in the TEACH account: “not ready to review” and “ready to review.” Prior to graduation, a student’s application is marked “not ready to review.” Once a student has met all the requirements, has institutional recommendation, and their graduation has posted, the status will change to “ready to review.” The New York State Department of Education will then review the application.

Out of State Certification or Licensure

Students applying for certification or licensure in states other than New York must complete the Out of State Certification and Licensure Form.

Hunter International Students (F1 Visa Holder) Certification or Licensure

Hunter International Students who hold F1 Visas but do not have a Social Security number must email to request a TEACH Access Number (TAN). The TEACH Access Number (TAN) must be used in lieu of a Social Security Number for all processes involving certification.

Expiring Certificates

Students currently certified in initial or transitional B certificate who will not graduate in time to meet the master’s requirement for their expiring certificate may be eligible for an extension through the New York State Education Department TEACH Online Services. Create/log in to your TEACH account and select “Apply for a Time Extension.”