State University Of New York, College At Brockport

Program Information

Degree Offered

Certificate of Advanced Study - Educational Administration; Certificate of Advanced Study - School Business Administration;

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Educational Administration offers two programs awarding a post-masters Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) degree: Educational Administration (EDA) and School Business Administration (SBA). EDA courses are offered in two formats: open enrollment and cycles. Open enrollment courses meet at the College’s MetroCenter in downtown Rochester on Saturdays and/or a weeknight. Cycles, arranged in collaboration with regional BOCES, are offered at off-campus locations. SBA courses are offered only in a cycle format, with courses held on Saturdays.

The EDA program is a 60-credit program. Admission requirements include a master's degree, at least one year of appropriate experience, and a letter of recommendation addressing specific skills and behaviors. Students receive 24 transfer credits for the master's. The remaining 36 required credits include a practicum in educational leadership, an administrative internship, and both direct instruction and field experiences in central office administration. EDA graduates are eligible to apply for both School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certifications from the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

The SBA program is a 66-credit program. Students entering the program without a master's degree may earn the master's degree as part of this program. Students entering with a master's degree receive 24 transfer credits for the master's. The remaining required 42 credits include 30 credits of courses, a 6-credit practicum, and a 6-credit administrative internship. SBA graduates are eligible to apply for the SDBL (School District Business Leader) certification from NYSED.

The Department has an articulation agreement with the Margaret Warner Graduate School at the University of Rochester (U of R) to help program graduates enter and complete an EdD in educational administration. The U of R offers, on a competitive basis, two scholarships per year to program graduates.

Accreditation:

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education

Eligibility Requirements:

For the Educational Administration program, a minimum of one year of satisfactory teaching or certificated pupil personnel services experience is required.

For the Educational Administration program, a letter of recommendation addressing specific skills and behaviors is also required (see application for details).

International Student Requirements:

1. Official or true certified copies of post-secondary academic records (transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets, etc.) in both English and original language. 2. Official or true certified copies of diploma, degree, or certification, in both English and original language. 3. TOEFL exam results. Required minimum scores are: 550 on paper-based version, 213 on computerized version or 79-80 on iBT. 4. A statement of objectives in English that gives reasons for selecting the field of study (see application for details). 5. An original bank statement (issued in the last six months) in your name or that of your sponsor showing a current balance of at least US $23,870. 6. An original letter written, signed and dated by your sponsor, stating the amount of US dollars allocated for your education each year while attending The College at Brockport. This is not required if the financial/bank statement is in applicant's name. 7. Letters of recommendation (see application).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Fringe Rural Area

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999