Educational Leadership: School District Leader - Advanced Certificate

Program

This post-master’s, advanced certificate program (Academic Plan: SDL-AC) is designed to prepare NYS certified administrators with SBL or SAS certification for roles in administration and supervision at the school district level. Graduates of this program are eligible for NYS certification in School District Leader.

Admissions Requirements

A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0.
A minimum of 48 graduate credits completed prior to enrollment.
Proof of NYS certification in School Building Leader or School Administrator/Supervisor.
Two professional references.
A personal statement.
An on-site interview and writing sample may be requested by the program.

Progress Standards

Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
Key Course Performance Standards
- Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.
- Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.
- Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study - 12 cr.

Academic Plan: SCDTL-AC

Exit Requirements

An overall GPA of 3.0.
A grade of at least B in each of the three courses.
A valid and appropriate NYS certification.
Passing result on the New York State School District Leader assessment as required by NYSED.
Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.

Program Adviser

Benjamin Shuldiner
1129 West Building
(212) 772-4627
adsup@hunter.cuny.edu