Admission to the Professional School Administrator Advanced Graduate Certificate program is limited to candidates who possess a master’s degree in education or a related area, and permanent or professional certification in teaching or pupil personnel.
Program of Study (36 credits)
Required Courses – 27 credits:
- Epl 570 Introduction to Law and Education (3)
- Epl 600 Introduction to Organizational Leadership (3)
- Epl 614 Quantitative Methods in Educational Leadership (3)
- Epl 618 Family and Community Partnerships (3)
- Epl 619 Supervisory Leadership (3)
- Epl 623 School Board and Community Relations (3)
- Epl 630 Financial and Human Resources in Education (3)
- Epl 641 Continuous Improvement in Education and Human Services (3)
- Epl 665 Advanced Seminar in Continuous Quality Improvement (1)
- Epl 732 Current Issues in Finance in Education (1)
- Epl 733 Law and School District Leadership (1)
Select one program elective – 3 credits:
- Epl 500 U.S. Educational Governance, Policy and Administration (3)
- Epl 601 Introduction to Social Analysis (3)
- Epl 604/A Soc 604/E Soc 631 Macrosociology of Education and Educational Leadership (3)
- Epl 606/Phl 606 Ethics and Education (3)
- Epl 608 Politics of Education (3)
- Epl 609 Leadership for Cradle to Career Education Systems (3)
- Epl 661 Mindfulness in Organizations and Leadership (3)
- Epl 663/Tap 663 Networked Communities: Building A Culture of Practice Improvement (3)
- Epl 664/Tap 664 Theories of Change and Action Science for Innovation and Improvement (3)
- Epl 666 Comparative Education (3)
- Epl 670 Analysis for Educational Policy and Leadership (3)
- Or as approved by academic advisor
Internship Requirement – 6 credits; 600 hours
- Epl 896 School Leadership Internship I (2); summer
- Epl 897 School Leadership Internship II (2); fall
- Epl 898 School Leadership Internship III (2); spring
The full year internship requires 500 hours completing Professional Standards for Education Leaders (PSEL) activities at the school building level and 100 hours at the district level. Graduate students will work with a college supervisor and a school site supervisor who will jointly oversee these leadership activities.
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:
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Training (Students must complete 2nd update Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect Training)
- DASA Training
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE) 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 Professional School Administrator 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 Professional School Administrator 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.