Advance Certificate Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following evidence of their ability to pursue graduate study:

 

  1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  2. Completed application

  3. Non-refundable application fee of $70

  4. Essay

  5. Official transcripts from every institution attended

  6. Satisfactory grade point average

  7. Graduate achievements must be such as to give reasonable assurance of success in work for an advanced degree. Normally this will be a “B” in prior graduate work. This program does not qualify students for the New York State Permanent Teacher Certification The Advanced Certificate courses in the Department of Administrative and Instructional Leadership require matriculation for participation. NO ONE will be allowed to take any  advanced certificate coursework as a non matriculated student. Students whose background and preparation manifest deficiencies in professional courses and teaching experience may be required to complete additional credit hours and are advised to consult with the Chair of the Department to secure approval of their programs and degree requirements.

 

St. Johns University