School Building Leader - CAS

Program Overview:

The program in Educational Leadership and Administration prepares students for careers in educational administration at either building or district* levels. Depending on students’ prior training, experience, and career goals, they may enter the program in pursuit of a Master’s of Science Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration and New York State certification as a School Building Leader. In every case, the program provides students with balanced preparation combining both theory and practice, culminating in an integrating field experience. Students are expected to work closely with a College advisor to ensure that the program of study and experience are both appropriate and meaningful for meeting individuals’ personal and professional goals.

*For those preparing for the New York State School District Leader certificate, additional course work is required: EDA 601 (3 credits) and EDA 602 (3 credits). In addition, New York State Education Law requires that students be in possession of a Master’s Degree and must have completed a total of 60 graduate hours (inclusive of their Master’s Degree hours) in order to be eligible for the School District Leader (SDL) certificate.

Program Contacts:

To email the chairperson of Education Leadership and Administration,

Dr. Claudia Lingertat-Putnam, Counseling

Program Webpage,

School Building Leader C.A.S.

Program Requirements:

Applicants who have earned a prior Master’s Degree and who desire certification in School Building and School District Leadership may be permitted to register for the necessary credit hours and the internship. Depending on their prior graduate education, experience and career goals, students may be eligible to complete 18 credits and the internship necessary to complete the School Building Leadership certification Program Requirements: and/or 24 credits and the internship necessary to complete the School District Leadership certification Program Requirements.

New York State Certification Test:

The New York State Education Department requires candidates for the School Building Leadership (SBL) certificate to successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in School Building Leadership. In addition the New York State Education Department requires candidates for the School District Leadership (SDL) certificate to successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in School District Leadership. Students are required to pass both examinations (SBL and SDL) in order to qualify for employment as either a school building administrator or school district administrator. Students may choose to take the SDL examination only and would thereby qualify for SDL certification BUT NOT for SBL certification.

a. Required Core (18 Credits)

EDA 505	Introduction to Educational Leadership & Administration	3
EDA 503	Leadership in Curriculum Development & Revision	3
EDA 510	Supervision & Teacher Development	3
EDA 540	Education Law	3
EDA 550	School Finance	3
EDA 590	Seminar: Critical Issues in Educational Leadership/Administration	3

b. Internship (6 Credits)

(NB: Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at The College of Saint Rose before initiating internship.)

EDA 546	Internship in Educational Leadership & Administration: Part 1	3
EDA 547	Internship in Educational Leadership & Administration: Part II	3

Fingerprinting clearance for the New York State Department of Education is required prior to internship. Fingerprinting information is available on the New York State Department of Education “TEACH” website, http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.

c. Required Workshops (0 Credits)

EDU 602	Violence Prevention	0
EDU 603	Child Abuse Prevention	0
EDU 611	Dignity For All Students	0

EDU 611: Part 80 of the Commissioner’s Regulations were amended to require that anyone applying for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or license shall have completed at least six clock hours of coursework or training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention.

Final Evaluation

The final evaluation of SBL candidates is based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated competency in course work; and
Demonstrated competency in the internship placement.

NB: Students who complete the School Building Leader certification program and who have completed a prior Master’s Degree will receive a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) from The College of Saint Rose.

Internship/Field Experience/Service:

Required Courses:

(NB: Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at The College of Saint Rose before initiating internship.)

EDA 546	Internship in Educational Leadership & Administration: Part 1	3
EDA 547	Internship in Educational Leadership & Administration: Part II	3

Professional Accreditation:

The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

General Admission Information

Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:

Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.

Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.

See Graduate Admissions section for more information.

Financial Aid

The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.

See Financial Aid section for more information.

Additional Admissions Information

For admission to the program, applicants must provide the following:

A completed application from The College of Saint Rose;
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended;
Verification of permanent or professional certification status;
For SBL admission verification of at least three years of approved teaching and/or pupil personnel experience in a P-12 school setting (exceptions to the three-year teaching requirement are made in special circumstances upon the recommendation of the educational leadership program faculty; these candidates will not be eligible for New York State SBL certification until and unless the experience requirement is met);
Verification of at least three years of approved administrative experience in a P-12 school setting may be substituted for the teaching and/or pupil personnel experience for SDL certification but not for SBL certification; and
At least two letters of recommendation: one from a school administrator, which must attest to the individual’s good character and potential as an administrator; and one from a professional who is qualified to evaluate the applicant’s scholarship. It is expected that the school administrator who acts as a reference for the applicant will be willing to mentor the applicant throughout the applicant’s administrative program at The College of Saint Rose.