The overall purpose of the School
Building Leader Masters of Science Program in Educational
Administration is to provide carefully designed opportunities for
personnel to prepare for assuming various administrative,
supervisory and leadership roles in schools and other educational
organizations.
Entry requirements for the new School
Building Leader Masters of Science program are the same as the
former Masters Degree in the Administrative and Supervision
Program. Course requirements have been upgraded and revised
in accordance with the new State School Building Leader Masters and
consist of a core of 18 graduate credits in School Administration,
an intensive 3 credit internship and an additional 12 graduate
elective credits in School Administration for a total of 33
graduate credits. For further information, prospective
students are advised to contact their academic advisor or the Chair
or review our Graduate
FAQs.
Admissions Requirement
Applicants must submit the following evidence of their
ability to pursue graduate study:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
university.
- Normally a “3.0 GPA” in the general average and in the major
field.
- A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
and/or pupil personnel services.
- New York State Permanent Teaching Certification.
Option
Certification as a school building leader and permanent
certification as a teacher.
The student is required to complete a
core of 18 graduate credits in School Administration, an intensive
3 credit internship, and an additional 12 credits in graduate
education courses. These courses can be in the
content core of the initial certificate, or in a related content
area, or in pedagogy courses as prescribed by New York State
for a total of 33 graduate credits.
Contact Information
Graduate Degree Programs
The School of Education
Dr. Michele Nowosad
(718) 990-1569
nowosadm@stjohns.edu