Master of Science (M.S.) in Administration with New York State School Building Leadership Certification and Specialization in Catholic or Other Private Schools
(ISIS code AC5)

This program is designed for students interested in administrative positions in Catholic or other private schools, and who also want to obtain NYS school building leader certification and a Master's degree. Learn more about our Catholic School Leadership Specialization.

Pre-requisites: Some teaching, pupil service and/or administrative experience; (by graduation) permanent or professional certification in classroom teaching or pupil personnel service.

I. Master Core Courses
(3 credits)

ED 406 Master's Research Methods

II. Core Courses for NYS Certification for School Building Level
(18 credits)

EDU 408 Law of Private Schools
EDU 409 Business Affairs in Private K-12 School Systems
EDU 422 Educational Leadership: Implications for the Twenty-First Century
EDU 423 Educational Management and Human Relations|
EDU 424 The Principal and Christian Concepts of Virtue (required only for students choosing the Catholic School Administration Specialization - others may substitute with an elective.)

Another course in educational leadership; could include one of the following:
EDU 418 Leadership in Education
EDU 469 Organizational Dynamics
EDU 407 Curricular and Instructional Leadership

Substitution of one of these courses may be possible with permission of advisor.

III. Electives
(6 credits)

IV. Administrative Internship (ED 498)
(6 credits)

The internship must be a total of 15 weeks full time or equivalent, although it can take place over more than one semester. Learn more about the administrative internship.

V. Additional Requirements

ED 493 Masters Research Thesis (3 credits)
Administrative Project
NYS-required Workshops (if not already taken)

Total Minimum Credits: 36

Go to Educational Leadership Department Course Listings.