Educational Leadership
and Administration
Master of Science in Ed.

School Building Leadership Certification
Advanced Certificate

School District Leadership Certification
Advanced Certificate

You are an accomplished educator and have made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children. Now you want to make a difference beyond the walls of your classroom. By enrolling in a Saint Rose graduate program in educational leadership, you will be empowered to make and implement policy in a school district or educational agency.

The Saint Rose Difference
The Saint Rose graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Administration prepare students for careers as educational administrators at either the school or district level. These programs combine theory and practice, culminating in a field experience that is both appropriate and meaningful to the individual’s personal and professional goals.

The master of science degree in educational leadership and administration is a 36-credit program that includes a research sequence as well as a six-credit internship. All students complete team research projects designed to help them assess the quality of school programs in their own or neighboring schools. Students investigate leadership, instructional practice, curriculum, staff development, data mining, and technology as they determine whether there is evidence of planning, action, and evaluation in those areas.

Applicants who have already earned a master's degree in Education but desire certification in Educational Leadership and Administration may choose to pursue an advanced certificate in School Building Leadership or School District Leadership.

Certification
Depending on your prior training, experience, and career goals, the Educational Leadership and Administration graduate program offers several options for state certification:

• Completion of the 36-credit master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and Certification at the School Building level;
• Certification at the School Building level by completing 18 credits and the internship (for students who already hold a master’s degree in education); or
• Certification at the School District Leader level by completing 24 credits and the internship (for students who already hold a master’s degree in education).

Career Opportunities
With a degree or advanced certificate in the field of educational administration, you will be qualified and eligible to accept a position as a school principal, department chair, school district administrator, or director of a non-profit educational agency.

Field Experience
Whether you choose to earn a master's degree or an advanced certificate, you will complete a six-credit internship, during which time you will be mentored by a practicing administrator within your school district, as well as a Saint Rose faculty member. In addition, you will also be required to complete field assignments as they correspond to coursework.

The following professionals and professional organizations offer seminars and mentoring support to educational administration students:

• New York State Council of School Superintendents
• Association of School Business Officials
• School Administrators Association of
  New York State
• New York State School Boards Association
• Local attorneys (seminars in education law)
• Local architects (seminars in architecture and bond issues)
• Local Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)
  (seminars in parental and community support)

Admission Requirements

• A completed Saint Rose application;
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended;
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution;
• A grade point average of 3.0 in your undergraduate and graduate majors;
• Verification of permanent or professional
  certification, and demonstration of exceptional potential for educational leadership in another field as determined by faculty;
• Verification of permanent certification status; and/or verification of at least three years of approved teaching and/or administrative and/or pupil personnel experience in a school setting; and
• At least two letters of recommendation, one of 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.

Distance Delivery Program
Students interested in pursuing the Saint Rose Educational Leadership and Administration programs through our distance delivery program should visit the Center for Integrated Teacher Education Web page at www.citeonline.com for more information.

Deadlines:
While Saint Rose Graduate School applications may be obtained from Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions, we encourage applicants to use our convenient
online application.

June 1:
Preferred Deadline for Fall Admission

October 15:
Preferred Deadline for Spring Admission

March 15:
Preferred Deadline for Summer Admission

There is no guarantee that applications received after deadlines can be reviewed in a timely enough manner to ensure matriculation and registration for the upcoming term.

Financial Aid Opportunities The College of Saint Rose offers a variety of academic and some need-based scholarships for graduate students. Interested students should contact Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions for specific details. Academic, Cultural Diversity & International Scholarships Application deadline: June 30 for Fall October 30 for Spring Graduate Assistantships Application deadline: June 1 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application deadline: May 1 Deferred Payment Plan Employer Assistance Internship in Special Education A full-year paid internship opportunity is available for those applicants who possess provisional or initial certification in elementary, secondary, or special education. We understand that earning an advanced degree is a serious investment. That's why we invite you to tour our campus and speak with an admissions counselor.

FACULTY

Perry Berkowitz, Ed.D.
Expertise: Educational Leadership
University of Massachusetts
Organizational Development; Education Leadership and Administration; Power, Change, and Conflict Resolution

John Pickering, Ph.D.
Expertise: Speech and Hearing Science
Ohio University, Voice Disorders; Speech Science; Issues in Higher Education
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