M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration
Master's Programs in Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Master of Science Degree
This is a program of study for candidates seeking a master’s degree and New York State certification as a school building leader. By completion of the program, to be certified as school building leaders, candidates must hold a permanent or professional teaching certificate, three years of teaching experience, and successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in school building leadership.
Academic Requirements (36 credit hours)
Required Courses (36 credit hours)
EDU 603 – School Administration: Models of Leadership (3)
EDU 615 – Learning and Cognition (3) *
EDU 632 – Data-based Decision Making (3) *
EDU 634 – Educational Administration: Theory, Research, and Practice (3)
EDU 635 – Theory and Practice in Supervision (3)
EDU 636 – Human Resources and Labor Relations (3)
EDU 637 – Student Support and Community Communication:
Research and Practice (3)
EDU 638 – School Business Management and Finance (3)
EDU 644 – Principles of Data-Based Curriculum, Instructional Planning and Assessment (3)
EDU 647 – School Law (3)
EDU 648 – Leadership of Special Programs (3)
EDU 670 – Administrative Internship (3)
Thesis or Comprehensive Exam
*Students are advised to take EDU 615 and EDU 632 early in their sequence of study.
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