Educational Leadership
Director of Education: Erin Churchill, 914-654-5330, Chidwick 103


Master of Science Degree in School Building Leader and School District Leader – non-certification – 39-42 credits
                       
            This Master of Science degree program focuses on assisting students to obtain knowledge of current theory, best practices, and issues involved in school building level and school district level leadership.  The 39-42 credits required for the degree includes 3-6 credits of internship depending on the student’s choice of full-time or part-time internship.  The program does not lead to New York State certification as a School Building Leader or as a School District Leader.

Required Courses for M.S. in School Building Leader and School District Leader – non-certification program -- 39-42 credits

EDL 602         Principalship: Operational Models for Effective Schools
EDL 604         Curriculum & Instruction for School Leaders 
EDL 606         Enhancing Teaching & Learning through Supervision
EDL 607         Application of Technology for Instructional Leaders
EDL 609         Superintendency: Systems Management, Decision Making
EDL 701         Educational Leadership: Administrative Theory & Practice
EDL 703         School Law
EDL 705         Financial & Facility Management for School Leaders
EDL 708         Human Resource Management
EDL 710         Research, Assessment, & Data Analysis 
EDL 802         Building Effective School Board & Community Relationships
EDL 806         Leader as Change Agent

Internship:

Students have a choice of completing the 400 hour internship on a part-time basis over two semesters (6 credits) or on a full-time basis in one semester (3 credits).

EDL 966         Internship in School Building and School District Leadership         
                        (Full-time internship) 
EDL 967         Internship I in School Building and School District Leadership
                        (Part-time internship) 
EDL 968         Internship II in School Building and School District Leadership
                        (Part-time internship)

Admission for Matriculated Status

            General admission requirements are the same as those for the Graduate School and are as follows:

  1. A completed application form;
  2. Application fee;
  3. Evidence of a bachelor’s degree;
  4. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended. Student copies are not acceptable.
  5. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0 is required.
  6. Two letters of recommendation;
  7. A personal interview with the Assistant Dean;
  8. A writing sample done at The College of New Rochelle
  9. Immunization records if applicant was born after January 1, 1957;

In addition, students applying for admission to the program with a matriculated
status must also provide the following:

  1. A resume from the candidate;
  2. A master’s degree in teacher education, educational leadership, or pupil personnel services Or successful completion of a minimum of twenty-one (21) graduate creditsin teacher education, educational leadership, or pupil personnel services from an accredited college or university;
  3. A copy of a New York State professional or permanent teaching certificate or a comparable certificate from another state or in the process of applying for and obtaining a New York State professional or permanent teaching certificate or a comparable certificate from another state;
  4. Evidence of a minimum of three years’ full-time, paid, approved teaching service and/or educational leadership service and/or pupil personnel service serving pupils within grades PK-12;
  5. The two required letters of recommendation must be submitted by school administrators, college professors or other persons who have direct knowledge of the student’s           potential as a school leader and for success in the program.  One recommendation must be from a school supervisor or administrator.

When the College has received all application materials, an appointment to provide a writing sample will be arranged. This sample will identify those who might benefit from assistance from The College of New Rochelle’s Learning Support Services, available at no cost to students admitted to the program. 

All applicants must arrange for an interview with the Assistant Dean before formal acceptance.

Please note: Only matriculated students are permitted to enroll in Internship courses. 

Admission to Candidacy

            Students will be evaluated for admission to candidacy upon completion of twelve credits toward the master’s degree.  Grades and suitability for work in school building and district leadership will be the basis for this evaluation. Students not admitted to candidacy will be withdrawn from the program.

Graduation Requirements

  1. Completion of the specified 39-42 credits of coursework including internship;
  2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B);
  3. Admittance to candidacy;
  4. Demonstration of professional suitability for the field;
  5. Completion of all requirements within five years from the date of matriculation;
  6. Successful completion of the written and performance components of the New York State examinations in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership.

NYSED Examinations in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership     

Although students in this master’s program will not be applying for New York State certification, successful completion of the New York State Education Department’s examinations in School Building Leadership and School District Leadership is still a requirement for this Master’s degree in School Building Leader and School District Leader.  Further details will be made available on the NYSED website at www.nysed.gov/tcert/TEACH.