Professional Administrator Certificate
Advanced Certificate
SUNY Cortland
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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 30
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- Degree Level
- Advanced Certificate
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- Contact Us
- 607-753-4800
Earn your advanced-certificate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
Augment your perspective and skill in administration as you take the next step to advance your career in the online educational leadership program. You must hold a master's degree and a permanent or professional teaching certification in NY. Discover valuable approaches for integrating theory and practice to effectively develop schools and other learning communities when you choose the school building leader C.A.S. program at SUNY Cortland. Students are strongly suggested to also apply for the School District Leader program and complete the two programs concurrently. With the guidance of our expert educational leadership faculty, you'll explore key topics in finance, curriculum, special programs and organization. You'll also investigate critical legal issues and the role a principal plays in creating a dynamic educational environment. In addition, you'll delve into strategic supervision and leadership. This program will prepare you for NY state's School Building Leader Assessment.
- What's an advanced certificate?
- Advanced, or graduate, certificates are designed to provide focused study to support a particular career interest. They vary in number of credits and typically require students to have a bachelor’s degree.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Live classes
- You will learn in real-time while the instructor leads the class. Courses are similar to in-person classes, but you participate online.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Learn by doing
- Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
- APPLY NOW