Educational Policy and Leadership Advanced Graduate Certificate in School Building Leadership Program
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:
Aps 570 Introduction to Law and Education (3)
Aps 600 Introduction to Organizational Leadership (3)
Aps 601 Introduction to Social Analysis (3)
Aps 614 Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership (3)
Aps 619 Supervisory Leadership (3)
Aps 630 Financial and Human Resources in Education (3)
Aps 618 Family and Community Partnerships (3)
Aps 896–898 School Leadership Internship I, II and III (8)
Select one policy analysis elective – 3 credits:
Aps 500 U.S. Educational Governance, Policy and Administration (3)
Aps 608 Politics of Education (3)
Aps 609 Leadership for Cradle to Career Education Systems (3)
Aps 670 Analysis for Educational Policy and Leadership (3)
Aps 671 Current Research on Educational Leadership and School Reform (3)
Aps 674 Educational Leadership in Federal and State Government (3)
Select one social science support discipline elective – 3 credits
Phl 601 Philosophy of Education (3)
Aps 602 The Economics of Education (3)
Aps 604 Macrosociology of Education and Educational Leadership (3)
Aps 605 Microsociology of Education and Educational Leadership (3)
Aps 606 Ethics and Education (3)
Aps 608 Politics of Education (3)
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 (https://www.albany.edu/education/teacher_certification.php).
