School Administrator Certifications

education_31.jpgThis is a school administrator certification program only. It is for elementary and secondary teachers or counselors seeking positions as school administrators at some time in their careers.


The 24-credit School Building Leader (SBL) program provides students with extended research-based knowledge in areas such as leadership, school and community relations, curriculum development, supervision, school finance and school law.


Note that by taking 6 additional hours beyond the 24-hour SBL curriculum, students may earn the MSED in Educational Leadership.

 

School District Leader (SDL)

The SDL Advanced Certificate program is designed for candidates seeking to become administrators at the district level (superintendents). This 12-hour program includes coursework in negotiations, superintendency, and central office leadership. NY SDL certification requires these 12 hours and 60 total graduate credits. 

 

 


Contact Information
If you wish to apply to this program, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at St. Bonaventure University at (716) 375-2021 or gradsch@sbu.edu for graduate admission materials.

For more information regarding certification in school administration, please contact
Dr. Greg Gibbs, Director
Plassmann Hall B42, St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2363