E-mail this pageEducational Leadership Certificate of Advanced Study
Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Educational Leadership (30 credits)
The goals and objectives of the program are to prepare leaders who are equipped with a repertoire of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the challenges of school leadership. The goals of the program are to prepare leaders who:
- demonstrate instructional leadership by understanding and applying the curriculum standards of the State of New York and being able to evaluate and mentor teachers using non-coercive methods to assist them with planning, presentation, and continuous refinement of instructional skills.
- articulate a vision for public schools and involve all the stakeholders in strategic planning, implementing, and evaluating processes which benefit the academic growth and development of all students.
- demonstrate a deep commitment to diversity issues and are role models for the community.
- demonstrate technological awareness and competence.
- demonstrate substantive knowledge of school finance, law, contract
- administration, and facilities management.
- demonstrate a commitment to professional development for themselves and all of their colleagues.
- create a positive school culture that promotes student learning and development.
- understand schools as political systems and develop relationships with constituent groups which effectively connect the community with the school.
Benefits of a CAS in Educational Leadership
Skill development in the program is project driven. The projects involve all aspects of school building and district operation such as opening and closing a school building for the year. Budget analysis, collective bargaining contract analysis are additional examples of projects. The skills used to complete the projects are incorporated in a portfolio which is useful in applying for postions to demonstrate evidence of accomplishments in areas typically found in job descriptions for administrators.
Program Requirements
- View the Educational Leadership CAS course curriculum. Note: this 179kb PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View educational leadership (EDA) course descriptions
Admission Requirements
The application deadline for fall matriculation is February 15th and for spring admission, October 15th. Admission to Plattsburgh State University of New York is granted without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or handicap.
Admission requirements include:
- Completion of a Master of Science (M.S.) from an accredited university;
- A permanent/professional teaching certificate;
- Coursework in research methods, lesson design and analysis;
- Demonstration of literacy skills and potential for success through a written statement of purpose;
- Three (3) letters of reference indicating the applicant's ability to pursue a Certification of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership. At least 1 of the letters should be from a college faculty member and 1 from a school administrator; and
- Availability of program openings.
Plattsburgh State's Educational Leadership program builds on previous teaching experience and graduate work. Program candidates must be comfortable working on computers and commit to completing 12 months (400 hours) of internships at a school, school district central office, and community service agency.