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


Master of Science Degree in School District Leader leading to Professional Certification as a School District Leader  – non –certification program -- 30 credits

This Master of Science degree program focuses on assisting students to obtain knowledge of current theory, best practices, and issues involved in district level leadership.  The 30 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 District Leader.

Required Courses for the Master of Science Degree in School District Leader –non-certification – 30 credits
                                                                                                                                                         
EDL 609         Superintendency:  Systems Management, Decision Making,  & Ethics
EDL 701         Educational Leadership: 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
EDL 607         Application of Technology for Instructional Leaders (for students   
                          taking the full-time internship) 

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 963         Internship in School District Leadership       
                        (Full-time internship) 
EDL 964         Internship I in School District Leadership
                        (Part-time internship)
EDL 965         Internship II in 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 learning 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 reference;
  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 30 graduate credits in 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 comparable certificate from another state or in the process of applying for and obtaining a New York State professional or permanent teaching certificate or 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 experience 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 30 credits of coursework including internship;
  2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B);
  3. Admittance to candidacy;
  4. Completion of all requirements within five years from the date of matriculation;
  5. Successful completion of the written and performance components of the New York State examination in School District Leadership.   


NYSED Examination in 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 District Leadership is a requirement for this Master’s degree in School District Leader.  Further details will be made available on the NYSED website at www.nysed.gov/tcert/TEACH.