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School Building Leader (SBL) - ADV CERT

Program Overview:


The programs in Educational Leadership and Administration prepare students for careers in educational leadership in school building and school district environments at public, non-public, private, state and national agency levels. Educational leadership program options are available to meet a variety of student interests and career goals.  Programs include a Master of Science in Education (concentration in School Building Leadership or School District Business Leadership), and advanced certificates leading to New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL),  School District Leader (SDL), or School District Business Leader (SDBL).  

The preparation programs combine school leadership theory with hands-on practice so program graduates are fully prepared to be successful school leaders. The combination of full-time faculty supported by adjunct field based faculty, ensures a student’s preparation is relevant, practical, and replicates the demanding expectations of school leadership.  In most cases, students will be required to be matriculated into a program prior to being able to register for classes. Students are expected to work closely with the assigned college adviser to ensure that the program of study and experience are both appropriate and meaningful for meeting individuals’ personal and professional goals.

The School Building Leader (SBL) advanced certificate program prepares students to assume roles in school buildings or single building departments as instructional leaders.  Typical roles may include specialty subject area director for a building; or an Assistant Principal, or Building Principal. Students choose the courses and speed of program completion. Courses may be offered in a variety of options including weekday late afternoons, evenings, occasional Saturdays, or full days during the summer. Students may begin either in fall, spring, or summer semester. Program completion can range from 18-24 months but may be longer depending upon student speed of schedule and student background and preparation.  At the conclusion of the program to qualify for the SBL New York State certificate, students must have earned the advanced certificate, a master’s degree, and have at least three years of grade P-12 full time teaching experience, public or private, or three years of experience in Pupil Personnel Services (PPS).  


Program Contacts:

Dr. Deborah Shea

Graduate Coordinator of the Education Leadership and Administration programs

Email: shead@strose.edu


Program Webpage: 

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Program Requirements:

EDA 503Curr Ldrshp for Equity

3

EDA 505Principles of Ed Ldrshp&Admin

3

EDA 510Supervision &Tchr Develop

3

EDA 540Education Law, Ethics & Policy

3

EDA 550Sch Fin, Res Plan & Pers Mgmt

3

EDA 590Sem: Organizational Change

3

EDA 546Part 1Intern:Educ Lead & Admin

3

EDA 547Part 2 Intern:Educ Lead & Admi

3

EDU 602Violence Prevention

0

EDU 603Child Abuse Prevention

0

EDU 611Dignity For All Students

0

Professional Accreditation:


Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

See Graduate Admissions section for more information.

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.

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