Leadership In Education

This certificate program is designed to prepare qualified candidates for leadership positions in schools in New York State, with an emphasis on effective leadership in urban schools. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have met the statutory requirements of the New York State Department of Education for certification as School District Leader. All students move through the course of studies with a cohort. 

Gainful Employment Program 
The College of Staten Island offers the following Gainful Employment program: If you seek additional information about the Education program, please contact Dr. Rhema Stradford-Dai in the School of Education at 718.982.3270 or email rhema.stradford-dai@csi.cuny.edu

Admission Requirements for SDL Track 

• School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) or School Building Leader (SBL) Certificate 

• 51 Credits completed at the graduate level (total of 60 upon completion as required by NYSED) 

• A master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 

• Professional recommendations (three) 

• Three years of full-time teaching or Pupil Personnel Services experience 

• An interview with the faculty of the program and district partners 

Applicants may be granted credit for prior coursework completed at CSI or another college or university based on the determination by program faculty. Applications are accepted during the spring.