General Information

Degree Programs

• M.S.Ed. in School Building Leader
• Advanced Certificate in School District Business Leader
• Advanced Certificate in School District Leader
• Advanced Certification in School Building Leader

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the master's or advanced certificate programs, a student must obtain a commitment in writing from his or her superintendent relative to:

• Making the resources and personnel of the school available so that the student can get a meaningful experience;
• Providing the student with time to perform the competencies described in the program;
• Agreeing to provide the personnel necessary to supervise and evaluate the candidate successfully.

Admissions Procedures
The admissions procedures for the Department of Educational Leadership and Administration (DELA) are the same as required by the School of Education. Applicants not meeting the required grade point average for admission to the program will be required to take the Graduate Record Examination and appear for a personal interview with the Chairperson.

Specific Entrance Requirements
Master's Degree candidates must have:

• a) permanent or professional state certification in teaching or an educational specialty
• b) satisfactory completion of at least three years experience under such certification
• c) a bachelor's degree

Advanced Certificate candidates must have:

• a) a master's degree and a bachelor's degree
• b) permanent or professional state certification in teaching or in an educational specialty
• c) satisfactory completion of at least three years experience under such certification

Changes may have been made in certain requirements for programs. Please see the department chairperson or academic advisor for the latest program requirements.