Professional Diploma in School District Leader
Director of Education: Erin Churchill, 914-654-5330, Chidwick 103
Advanced Diploma in School District Leader leading to Professional Certification
as a School District Leader – 12-15 credits
The Advanced Diploma in School District Leader is a 12-15 credit program designed for those who already hold a master’s degree in teacher education, educational leadership, or pupil personnel services and who wish to assume leadership roles on the district level. The program focuses on current theory, practices, and issues in school district leadership.
Required Courses for Advanced Diploma in School District Leader leading to Professional Certification as School District Leader–12-15 credits
EDL 609 Superintendency: Systems
Management, Decision Making, & Ethics (3 credits)
EDL 802 Building
Effective School Board & Community Relationships (3)
EDL 806 Leader as
Change Agent (3)
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 (3 credits)
(Full-time
internship)
EDL 964 Internship
I in School District Leadership (3)
(Part-time
internship)
EDL 965 Internship
II in School District Leadership (3)
(Part-time
internship)