Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership
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Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
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Maria Boeke Mongillo
Chair/Associate Professor
Educational Leadership & Instructional Technology
Henry Barnard Hall
20117
860.832.2133
maria.boeke.mongillo@ccsu.edu

Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership

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ÃûæÂÖ±²¥'s Sixth-Year Certificate in Educational Leadership prepares graduates to play an influential role as leaders in a public or private school organization. Our program meets the state requirements for the 092 Intermediate Building Administrator or Supervisor certification. This certification opens opportunities for educators to serve as department chairs, assistant principals, principals, directors, or assistant superintendents among other roles. We also offer a concentration in Special Education for those interested in deepening their understanding of administration for special education.

Students in the sixth-year program participate in a variety of engaging learning activities designed to connect coursework to the real-life experiences of educational leaders. Courses incorporate a variety of teaching and learning strategies and activities to foster collaboration and connection among class colleagues alongside the professional growth of each student. The program also includes a culminating internship to allow students to apply their growing understanding of leadership.

Program Features

  • Starts every January, May, and August.
  • 30-credit program.
  • Flexible classes delivered in diverse formats that include tailored experiences.
  • Classes that meet the time constraints of working professionals.
  • Accelerated program of 18 credits that leads to 092 certification eligibility but not the full SYC degree may be available for students who hold another SYC or advanced degree.
  • 092 certification may be combined with our EdD program.
  • Financial aid is available.
  • No GMAT/GRE required.

Hybrid and Online Programs

Our SYC in educational leadership program offers students the flexibility to select courses that allow them to participate in a hybrid program of courses with face-to-face and online course sessions, or a fully online program experience.

Did You Know?

Individuals who pursue advanced certification in Educational Leadership go on to careers as school administrators and leaders of educational organizations.

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Program completers understand how learning occurs and how people process information, acquire skills, and develop thoughtful inquiring minds;
  2. Pogram completers apply change theory to create continuous organizational renewal processes;
  3. Program completers use a variety of approaches to assess student learning, teacher development, parent satisfaction, and organizational effectiveness;
  4. Program completers are able to collaborate with colleagues, parents, and local business and social organizations to create optimum learning environments; and
  5. Program completers understand the legal, ethical, and policy environments of their work as school administrators.