Educational Leadership: School District Leader Advanced Certificate

 

Program Overview

This post-master’s, advanced certificate program is designed to prepare New York State certified administrators with SBL or SAS certification for roles in administration and supervision at the school district level.

Coursework and Clinical Experiences

Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. All classes have required hours of classroom experience (clinical experiences) totaling 600 hours in a New York City public school. Students complete all components at their current worksite or a site approved by the Education Leadership program.

Credits

12

Certification

School District Leader

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

  • A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0
  • A minimum of 48 graduate credits completed prior to enrollment
  • Proof of New York State (NYS) certification in School Building Leader or School Administrator/Supervisor
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A statement of purpose
  • An on-site interview and writing sample may be requested by the program coordinator

To Apply

Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.

We’re launching a new graduate admission application! The application will be available in late summer 2025. While you wait for the application to launch, view the How to Apply page for full application requirements. Join our School of Education email list for updates.Application Deadlines

Fall Start

  • March 15

Spring Start

  • October 15

Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.

Related Programs

If you do not hold certification in School Building Leader, consider applying for our master’s degree program in Educational Leadership. 

Contact an Admissions Advisor

edadmissions@hunter.cuny.edu

Program Leader

Nell Panero

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