School Building Leadership Certificate of Advanced Study
Department of Language, Learning and Leadership
Office: E236 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3245
Cindy Bird, Chairperson
Charles Stoddart, Program Coordinator
Email: Charles.Stoddart@fredonia.edu
Website: https://home.fredonia.edu/coe/lll
As of Fall 2016, the School Building Leadership (SBL) and School District Leadership (DL) program have been placed on hiatus. This means programs will not be accepting new applicants until further notice. Both programs are under review and revision for possible new delivery models.
The Certificate of Advanced Study in School Building Leadership is open to candidates who already possess teaching certification, a master's degree in education or a related field, and three years of satisfactory teaching or professional experience in a Pre-K-12 setting. The program leads to a recommendation to the New York State Education Department for initial certification as a School Building Leader (SBL). The certificate allows the candidate to assume such roles as principal, assistant principal, supervisor, department chairperson, or program coordinator.
Requirements for Admission to the Program without Deficiencies
- New York State teaching certification or equivalent.
- Master's degree in education or related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Three years satisfactory teaching or professional experience in a Pre-K-12 school.
- Two written recommendations, one each from the applicant's school superintendent and immediate supervisor.
Advising
Graduate students in the School Building Leadership Program should meet with their assigned academic advisor at least once every semester for purposes of program planning and course selection.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses, including a 600-clock hour internship:
Required Courses
| EDU 614 | Principles of School Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 615 | School Building Leader | 3 |
| EDU 616 | Supervision I: Theory/Practice | 3 |
| EDU 617 | Supervision II: Supervision to Improve Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 618 | Internship I: Educational Leadership | 3-6 |
| EDU 619 | Internship II: Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 620 | Public School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 624 | Contemporary Problems in School Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 626 | Public School Law | 3 |
| EDU 630 | Educational Administration Special Topics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
NOTE:
- EDU 618 is a variable 3-6 credit hour course. Students must complete the course for 3 credit hours to meet the requirements.
Candidates are also required to submit an internship portfolio providing evidence of the candidate's impact on students in a Pre-K-12 setting.
As of December 31, 2013, candidates in all education programs are required to complete training under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Those entering the program without the DASA requirement may take an EDU DASA workshop through Fredonia's Extended Learning.
Candidates must also successfully pass a comprehensive oral or written examination and the New York State School Building Leadership Examination. In order to be eligible for New York State School Building Leader Initial Certification, candidates must pass the applicable state examinations.