The Educational Administration programs provide an in-depth study to prepare administrators and school leaders to meet the challenges of a diverse and demanding educational environment.
Organizations such as The National Commission for Principalship, The National Policy Board for Educational Administration, The Educational Leadership Constituent Council, and The Certification National Accreditation for Teacher Education stress the importance of preparation programs to incorporate applied research, clinical activities, and field work. The Department of Educational Administration at SUNY New Paltz is, according to the NCATE, an exemplary site where postgraduate practitioners and students can obtain the training they need to be successful school administrators and leaders. These are non-residential programs.
The Department of Educational Administration offers a 30 credit master's degree with a concentration in Educational Administration plus four certification programs including a joint program for SBL/SDL that enable prospective administrators to be granted certification by the State of New York. Candidates may obtain:
- School Building Leader (SBL)
- School District Leader (SDL)
- School District Leader (SDL Transition D)
- School District Business Leader (SDBL)
State certification is needed for New York State supervisory positions. All candidates must take the State Education Department school leadership exam(s) as appropriate for their area of certification.
Select a Topic:
- Master of Science with concentration in Educational Leadership
- Certificate of Advanced Study
- Internships
- Collaborative Doctoral Program with the University at Albany
- Required for Graduate School Application
As these are new programs, students are well-advised to work closely with their college advisors and not stray from the required curriculum to ensure state certification and reduce the necessity to take additional coursework.
