Admission to the School Building Leadership program is limited to candidates who possess a Masters degree in education or a related area, and permanent or professional certificate in teaching or pupil personnel.
Program of Study (35 credits)
Required Courses – 29 credits:
- Epl 570 Introduction to Law and Education (3)
- Epl 600 Introduction to Organizational Leadership (3)
- Epl 601 Introduction to Social Analysis (3)
- Epl 614 Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership (3)
- Epl 619 Supervisory Leadership (3)
- Epl 630 Financial and Human Resources in Education (3)
- Epl 618 Family and Community Partnerships (3)
- Epl 896–898 School Leadership Internship I, II and III (8)
Select one policy analysis elective – 3 credits:
- Epl 500 U.S. Educational Governance, Policy and Administration (3)
- Epl 608 Politics of Education (3)
- Epl 609 Leadership for Cradle to Career Education Systems (3)
- Epl 670 Analysis for Educational Policy and Leadership (3)
- Epl 671 Current Research on Educational Leadership and School Reform (3)
- Epl 674 Educational Leadership in Federal and State Government (3)
Select one social science support discipline elective – 3 credits
- Phl 601/Epl 611 Philosophy of Education (3)
- Epl 602 The Economics of Education (3)
- Epl 604 Macrosociology of Education and Educational Leadership (3)
- Epl 605 Microsociology of Education and Educational Leadership (3)
- Epl 606 Ethics and Education (3)
- Epl 608 Politics of Education (3)
Please note: This program requires an internship, field experience, study abroad component, or clinical experience requirement. Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions. If you have concerns about this matter please contact the Dean’s Office of your intended academic program.
Additional Program/NYSED Requirements:
- DASA Training
As an approved teacher preparation program with the New York State Education Department, there may be additional certification requirements applicable. These requirements may include, but are not limited to additional workshops. Certification procedures and requirements are outlined on the School of Education’s Teacher Certification website.
Federal Licensure/Certification Disclosure
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to make a determination whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the U.S. State where the institution is located and the U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment in the program, as well as U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting such requirements, and if applicable, the U.S. State where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified.
The School Building Leadership AGC program at the University at Albany is registered by the New York State Education Department and thus meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification for New York State. Through a good faith effort, and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, we have determined that the School Building Leadership AGC program at the University at Albany meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the additional following U.S. States: none.
It is important to note that the University at Albany is not the licensure/certification authority in other U.S. States and cannot assess whether an individual candidate will be issued a license/certificate in other U.S. States and instead it is incumbent on each individual candidate to contact the licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for any further guidance on the requirements for licensure/certification requirements and application processes.