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
Edwin Tjoe
Director E Learning
School of Education
520 Sullivan Hall
Jamaica, NY 11439
(718) 990-2440
tjoee@stjohns.edu