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image 1Curriculum & Instruction Department

Educational Leadership & Technology | Certificate Plan of Study

This web page is being reviewed and is expected to be updated for the Fall 2009 semester. In the meantime, please contact the department's administrative office for updates about academic requirements.

The certificate meets the necessary requirements for New York State School Administration and Supervision (SAS) Certificate as well as the new School Building Leader license (effective 2006). Upon completion of all program requirements, students file for the SAS or NYS certification through the Office of the University Registrar, Levermore Hall.

Admissions Requirements
  • Formal application and short essay.
  • Master's and undergraduate degrees required.
    Transcripts are to be filed with the Office of Graduate Admissions, Garden City Campus.
  • Three years full-time teaching experience in a K-12 setting -or- three years full-time work experience in a school pupil personnel service profession, such as guidance counseling or school psychology. The three years of full-time work experience must be completed prior to entering the program.
  • Verification letter(s) documenting three years of full-time teaching/work experience in a school setting. Students will not be allowed to register for a course unless this letter is submitted and approval received to register from the School of Education. Work experience may be in one or several schools; if more than one school is involved, then letters from each school will be required to verify completion of the three years of teaching/work experience in a school setting. Letter(s) must be on official school/district letterhead and signed by designated school/district official.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
    Letters may be secured from colleagues, faculty, or a person that can attest to the applicant's skills and qualifications for graduate level work.

^ This program is also offered at Adelphi University's Manhattan Center.

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Required Sequence for Full-Time Students

Required Courses (30 Credits)
Course# Course Title
EDL 533 Computer Based Technologies in Education
EDL 553 Educational Policy
EDL 554 Research and Evaluation in Schools
EDL 555 Administrative Internship (320 hours) (5 credits)
EDL 556 Supervision in the Schools (with 30-hour practicum) (4 credits)
EDL 557 Technology in School Administration (with 10-hour practicum)
EDL 561 Management Theory and Organizational Behavior
EDL 590 Ethics, Law, and Technology
EDL 666 School Leadership


Total Credits: 30

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Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Dr. Devin Thornburg
Educational Leadership and Technology Program Director
Professor
Harvey Hall, Rm 230
p - 516.877.4026
e - thornburg@adelphi.edu


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