Educational Leadership

Degrees Granted
Advanced Certificate, MA
Degree Level
Graduate
Location
Garden City, NY
School
College of Education & Health Sciences
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Reach your potential and become a school leader.

New applicants for the School District Leader Advanced Certificate are now being accepted for the Fall 2020 semester. Additional Educational Leadership Programs will be offered in January 2021. All inquiries are invited and should be directed to Lisa Minicozzi, EdD.

Why Earn an MA in Educational Leadership?

Educational leadership is ideal for the teacher who aspires to be in a leadership position or for the building leader who wants to work in central office administration.

Why Earn an MA in Educational Leadership at Adelphi?

Through a combination of theoretical and field-based study, candidates will gain greater knowledge and proficiency in the management of school personnel and in the role technology plays in educational practice. The programs prepare students for a variety of leadership roles such as principal, assistant principal, department chairperson or supervisor.

  • Build deep working relationships with your professors and peers thanks to small classroom settings.
  • Enhance your credentials in a highly competitive field.
  • Benefit from hybrid courses, accommodating the needs of hardworking professionals

94%*

* Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2018
of our graduate students are working or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2018
Outcomes Report

Certification Options

Master’s Options

MS in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12
MS in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6
MS in Literacy for Grades 5-12

Certificate Options

Advanced Certificate in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6 & Grades 5-12
Advanced Certificate in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6
Advanced Certificate in Literacy for Grades 5-12

Program Info

Courses & Requirements

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Plan of Study for the MS in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12
Plan of Study for the MS in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6
Plan of Study for the MS in Literacy for Grades 5-12
Plan of Study for the Advanced Certificate in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6 & Grades 5-12
Plan of Study for the Advanced Certificate in Literacy for Birth-Grade 6
Plan of Study for the Advanced Certificate in Literacy for Grades 5-12

Application Requirements

Applicants must have a NYS teacher certification in addition to a minimum 3.0 GPA and should submit the following application requirements:

  • Graduate application and $50 fee
  • Personal statement
  • Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
  • Two letters of reference
  • A current résumé or CV

Additional Requirements

Applicants interested in the advanced certificate program should submit the following:

  • Final transcript documenting a master’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
COVID-19 GRE Information: We are currently offering conditional admission to qualified applicants who cannot take the GRE before the deadline due to postponed testing in their region. Students who are conditionally admitted to the University must submit the official score report prior to their semester start date. ETS has moved the GRE exam to be accessed and taken remotely for prospective test-takers in select areas. We encourage you to review ETS.org for the most up to date information.

Admissions

Graduate Application
International Students

Related Programs

Childhood Education (MA)
Early Childhood Education (MA, Advanced Certificate)
Special Education (MS, Advanced Certificate)

Awards & Recognition

Teacher.org
Teacher.org ranked Adelphi No. 13 on their Best Colleges for Master's in Education ranking. Best Colleges in Education
Colleges of Distinction
Adelphi has been recognized by the Colleges of Distinction organization for our excellence in teaching. Top Ranked in Education
Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation’s Top Professional Graduate Degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth. Top Grad Schools
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report ranked Adelphi University as a Best College nationwide in the National Universities category, for the second consecutive year. Best College
Lisa Minicozzi
Assistant Professor
Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, College of Education and Health Sciences
Contact
E-mail
lminicozzi@adelphi.edu
Phone Number
516.237.8621
Location
Alumnae Hall 242

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