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					| 2016 Graduate Catalog 1.1 (WINTER - SPRING) [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year] 
 
 School District Leader Certificate of Advanced Study |  
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				This is a program of study for candidates seeking New York State certification as school district leader. By completion of the program, to be certified as school district leaders, candidates must hold a permanent or professional teaching certificate, three years of teaching experience, complete a minimum of 60 credit hours of approved graduate study above the bachelor’s degree, and successfully complete the written and performance components of the State assessment in school district leadership. |  
													| Academic Requirements (36 Credit Hours)
Required Courses (36 credit hours)
Electives (24 credit hours)
 Candidates who need additional graduate course work to meet the requirement of a school district leader may select from among the following courses, based on the candidate’s leadership goals and in consultation with an academic adviser. |   Return to: Programs of Study
 
 
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