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School District Leader (SDL) - 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.

Program Contacts:

Dr. Deborah Shea

Graduate Coordinator of the Education Leadership and Administration programs

Email: shead@strose.edu


Program Webpage: 

Educational Leadership & Administration


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

Students must have completed a minimum of 12 credits at The College of Saint Rose before initiating the internship. Students must also complete EDA 510 Supervision & Teacher Development prior to initiating part II of the internship, EDA 547. Fingerprinting clearance from the New York State Department of Education is also required prior to initiating the internship. Fingerprinting information is available on the NYSED “TEACH” website: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach.

EDA 546Part 1Intern:Educ Lead & Admin

3

EDA 547Part 2 Intern:Educ Lead & Admi

3

EDA 601District Level Leadership & Mg

3

EDA 602School Dis/Com Policy & Politi

3

EDA 505Principles of Ed Ldrshp&Admin

3

EDA 590Sem: Organizational Change

3

EDU 602Violence Prevention

0

EDU 603Child Abuse Prevention

0

EDU 611Dignity For All Students

0

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 (NCATE).


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.

Additional Admission Information:

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

1.   A completed application from The College of Saint Rose;

2.   Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended;

3.   Verification of permanent or professional certification status;

5.   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.

For more information regarding application and admission, please visit the web page:  http://www.strose.edu/admissions/graduate-students/.

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