Educational Leadership

The Master's in Education Leadership (MSEd) is a 36-credit, post-master’s-level program that offers courses designed to prepare qualified candidates for school building and school district leadership positions in New York State elementary and secondary schools. Candidates take six credits per semester and complete 400–600 hours of internship. Upon completion, the candidates receive a Master’s in Education Leadership and are eligible to take the New York State Licensure exam for School Building leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certifications. The program emphasizes the preparation of effective school leaders in urban and suburban communities that surround the New York metropolitan area, with a focus on high-needs schools.