State University Of New York, College At Plattsburgh

Program Information

Degree Offered

Certificate of Advanced Study -- Educational Leadership

Format: Online

Program Description:

The goals and objectives of the Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in Educational Leadership are to prepare school leaders with a repertoire of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the challenges of school administration. The program builds on previous experience and graduate work. Over 75% of the course work is online.

Program candidates must commit to completing a 400 hour internship at a school, school district central office, and/or community service agency. The program can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis.

Skill development in the program is project driven. The projects involve all aspects of school building and district operations, such as opening and closing a school building for the year. Budget analysis and collective bargaining contract analysis are additional examples of projects.

The skills used to complete the projects are incorporated in a portfolio which is useful in applying for positions as it demonstrates evidence of accomplishments in areas typically found in job descriptions for administrators.
The benefits of the school leadership program are many:
Gain an administrative certificate.
Study Full-time or Part-time
Study at Convenient Hours: Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening so that our candidates may work as substitute or full-time teachers during the regular school day. Seventy-five percent of our classes are offered in a web-based format through distance learning so that they can fit into many people's busy schedules.
Learn from Experienced Faculty

Accreditation:

SUNY Plattsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. Education undergraduate and graduate programs in childhood education, adolescence education, literacy education, and special education are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)

Eligibility Requirements:

The C.A.S. in Educational Leadership has rolling admissions and will accept applications at any time: Spring, Summer, or Fall. The following admissions requirements apply to the Educational Leadership Program:

Completed 4-page Graduate Study Application Form with required supporting materials: resume, statement of purpose, and official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
Completion of a master’s degree (30 credit minimum) from an accredited university;
A copy of your NYS permanent or professional teaching certificate*;
Three (3) letters of reference indicating the applicant’s ability to pursue a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership. At least 1 of the letters should be from a college faculty member and 1 from a school administrator; and
Availability of program openings.


* Uncertified individuals with school leadership experience should personally contact the program coordinator.

# of Credits Required:

30 credit hours

International Student Requirements:

1. Students whose native language is not English must submit official documentation of their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. Required score: 550 or above (paper-based) or 79-80 or above (internet-based). 2. International students must provide official documents to prove that they have enough money to pay for their education, estimated at $26,000 per year.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

8870 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

13780 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Distant Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999