The Masters of Science in Education- Educational Leadership (MSEd-EL) program prepares elementary and secondary educators to obtain high-level supervisory positions in public schools. The coursework offers a comprehensive understanding of educational administration in an urban environment. Students acquire managerial and analytical skills applicable to a wide range of institutional settings, including public, private, and charter schools. The focus is on the latest scholarship in educational leadership and on developing applied knowledge through experience working in teams within public schools. The degree requires the completion of 33 credits. Students who obtain 24 credits are eligible to apply for the School Building Leadership (SBL) certificate mandated by the State of New York to become an assistant principal or principal. With 15 more credits beyond the 24 credits, students can apply for a School District Leadership (SDL) certificate from the State of New York to become a school superintendent.
Courses |
| School Leadership in the Community | 3 credits |
| Human Capital Management for the Educational Leader | 3 credits |
| Instructional Leadership in Educational Organizations | 3 credits |
| School Leadership and Organizational Management | 3 credits |
| School-Community Relations (prerequisite: PAF 9301 and PAF 9302) | 3 credits |
| Legal and Policy Issues for the Educational Leader | 3 credits |
| Practicum in Supervision (prerequisite: PAF 9310 and 9311) | 3 credits |
| Instructional Leadership (prerequisite: PAF 9310) | 3 credits |
| Seminar on Problems of Administration of the Urban School (prerequisite: 15 credits) | 3 credits |
| Issues inEducational Policy | 3 credits |
| School Finance and Budgeting | 3 credits |
| Internship and Seminar I | 3 credits |
| Internship and Seminar II | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Special Education Administration | 3 credits |
| Advanced Topics in Special Education Administration and Supervision (prerequisite: PAF 9344) | 3 credits |
| Political Policy Analysis in Education | 3 credits |
| Selected Topics in Educational Administration | 3 credits |
Most MSED-EL courses are offered through partnerships with organizations and programs that are responsible for the professional education of school administrators. Applications are made directly to the sponsoring organization, which are then transferred to Baruch College for submission to the graduate admissions system for processing. Depending on the program, the instruction is offered on Baruch College’s campus, at the New York City Leadership Academy in Long Island City Queens, and within New York City’s public schools. Five partnership programs are offered.
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