Catholic School Administration Specialization

Today's Catholic schools need creative, committed administrators. Fostering the teaching of gospel values, building Christian community, and opening the school to the service of the civic community are tasks facilitated by the ministry of administrators. The purpose of the Catholic School Leadership Program is to provide opportunities for the development of the administrative and interpersonal skills needed by leaders in Catholic education. Courses and other learning experiences are grounded in those principles that must permeate any school that calls itself Catholic.

With this specific framework, all facets of educational leadership are explored; from school finance and law to the research and theories of school reform and organizational change. At the Warner School, leaders develop the skills necessary to motivate and empower others to shape a shared vision, to manage an educational enterprise effectively and ethically, and to improve themselves as leaders.

When this knowledge is combined with thoughtful administrative internships to get hands-on experience, coursework that emphasizes using cases and job-related research projects, and a strong focus on the unique features philosophy, and concerns of Catholic schools, students experience a powerful education in Catholic school leadership. A careful balance of theory and practice, in fact, sets Warner's program apart from others.

Warner's Catholic School Leadership programs feature:

• Stimulating, challenging, state-of-the-art classes.
  Faculty that includes recognized subject area specialists and practicing administrators.
• Field work within your school or diocese.
  An advisor assigned to each candidate for the duration of his/her studies.
• Candidate grouping that is sustained for the duration of the program, thus facilitating collaboration, support and ongoing networking.
• A certification program that is available to those who desire New York State certification.
• Seminars that focus on the transfer of theory to practice.

Financial Aid Opportunities
Partial tuition reduction available for full-time teachers or administrators in Catholic schools.

If you wish to apply for a diocesan approval and scholarship, you need to obtain the appropriate application from the Warner School, which will first be submitted to the Diocesan Catholic School Office. Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed by Diocesan officials. The Catholic School Office will then forward your application to the Warner School for admission consideration.

Options
M.S. in Administration (leading to NY State School Building Leadership certification and with specialization in Catholic and Other Private Schools)
36 credit hours

Certification-only Program (leading to New York State Building Leadership certification and with specialization in Catholic and Other Private Schools)
24 credit hours

Go to Educational Leadership Department Course Listings.