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Educational Leadership and Administration (SBL) - MSED

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. These might also include roles such as department chair, curriculum specialist, supervisor, academic director, or administrator at the elementary, middle, or high school level; teacher leader/ instructional coach; or assistant principal/principal. 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 high engagement and relevant 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 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 Master of Science in Education, with a concentration in School Building Leadership (SBL), prepares students to assume roles in school buildings or single building departments as instructional leaders.  Typical roles may include subject area director for a building; or an Assistant Principal, or Building Principal. They may also include roles such as department chair, curriculum specialist, supervisor, academic director, or teacher leader/ instructional coach.

 

This program provides students with the required master's degree while also completing the School Building Leader program. 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. For students not pursuing certification, the program provides a broad perspective of school leadership and improving student outcomes that can be applicable to state, national and international leadership positions involved in policy development and implementation.  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

Coordinator, Educational Leadership and Administration programs

Email: shead@strose.edu

Program Webpage: http://www.strose.edu/educational-leadership-and-administration/

Program Requirements:

All students enrolled in the Master of Science in Education (concentration in School Building Leadership) must complete two research tools courses. Students should complete EPY 500 in the first 12-15 credits and then either SED 590 Research Seminar in Special Education, or EDU 590 Integrative Research Seminar, or EPY 592 Integrative Seminar in Education. Any of these courses are acceptable substitutions to meet the core research tools requirements.

 

The Master of Science in Education/School Building Leader program is a 36 credit hour study in School Building Leaders (24 credits) and 12 additional credits, six credits in educational research tools and six credits in electives meeting student interest and linked to school leadership.  The 12 credits may be taken on-line depending upon course availability and student course requirements and interests.  For international students and those not seeking administrative certification, certain course requirements may be waived and course substitution approved after consultation with the College adviser.

Students who wish to pursue SBL administrative certification in New York State must also complete the administrative internship, EDA 546 and EDA 547, a 600-hour in-district internship.  Although students usually are able to conduct internships in the schools in which they are already employed, the College can assist those seeking internship placements. Students must also take and pass the New York State School Leadership Assessment for School Building Leaders which is usually taken towards the completion of a student’s program.  Students must also possess a master’s degree to meet the SBL certification requirement.   Students who do not wish or do not qualify for New York State administrative certification will complete a 3-6 credit clinical field experience, EDA 586 Field Based Experience. 

EDA 503Curr Ldrshp for Equity

3

EDA 505Principles of Ed Ldrshp&Admin

3

EDA 510Suprvsn of Tching & Lrning

3

EDA 540Education Law, Ethics & Policy

3

EDA 550Sch Fin, Res Plan & Pers Mgmt

3

EDA 590Culturally Responsive Ldrshp

3


EPY 500Educational Research

3

EDU 590Integrative Research Seminar

3

or

EPY 592Integ Sem Ed Psyc

3

or

SED 590Res Seminar Sp Ed

3

EDA 599Thesis

3 or 6

or

EDA 999Comp Exam

0

EDA 601District Level Leadership & Mg

3

EDA 602School Dis/Com Policy & Politi

3

Students must have completed a minimum of 18 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 586Adv Fld Exp Ed Leadership

3-6

EDU 602Violence Prevention

0

EDU 603Child Abuse Prevention

0

EDU 611Dignity For All Students

0


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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 Admissions Information:

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

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