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New Educational Leadership Programs

Lehman Campus

Lehman College and the Department of Specialized Services in Education are proud to announce two new graduate programs in Educational Leadership:

Master of Science in Education Program in Educational Leadership (33 Credits)

Leads to New York State certification as School Building Leader
Schedule designed for active teachers. Two classes per semester, meet on the same day in adjacent time slots

Requirements for Admission

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
Minimum 3.0 (B) grade point average from a completed undergraduate degree program.
New York State permanent or professional certification in classroom teaching, school counseling, school psychology, or school social work or the equivalent.
Minimum three years successful experience in teaching P-12 and/or school counseling, school psychology, or school social work.
Three letters of recommendation:

at least one from a current or former school site supervisor who can best evaluate the candidate's potential as a P-12 principal;
at least one from a faculty member from prior studies who can best evaluate the candidate's potential for success as a graduate student;

reasons for wanting to pursue a degree and certification as a school building leader;
candidate's philosophy on excellence in urban educational leadership, including the specific characteristics that contribute to effective leadership;
current assessment of the state of educational leadership in urban schools, including what appears to be the greatest challenges and suggestions for overcoming these challenges

Current resume
Applicants who meet the preliminary criteria will be invited to a group interview.

Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership (30 Credits)

Leads to New York State certification as School District Leader.
Schedule designed for active teachers. Two classes per semester, meet on the same day in adjacent time slots.

Requirements for Admission

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 3.0 (B) grade point average from a completed graduate degree program.
New York State permanent or professional certification in classroom teaching, school counseling, school psychology, or school social work or the equivalent.
Minimum three years successful experience in teaching PÐ12 and/or school counseling, school psychology, or school social work.
Three letters of recommendation:

at least one must be from a current or former school site supervisor who can best evaluate the candidate's potential as a school district leader,
at least one must be from a faculty member from prior studies who can best evaluate the candidate's potential for success as a graduate student;

reasons for wanting to pursue a degree and certification as a school district leader;
candidate's philosophy on excellence in urban educational leadership, including the specific characteristics that contribute to effective leadership;
current assessment of the state of educational leadership in urban schools, including what appears to be the greatest challenges and suggestions for overcoming these challenges;
brief analysis of a current educational policy, discussing its pros/cons and its impact on urban districts;