PD in Educational Leadership
Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership
Chair, Dr. Kathy Rockwood
The Educational Leadership & Special Subjects Department includes the following programs:
- Educational Leadership
- Art Education
- Dance & Theater Education
- Music Education
- Physical Education
- TESOL
Manhattanville provides two programs for Leadership Candidates seeking certification as School Building Leaders and a program for Teacher Leaders:
- The Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) Educational Leadership Program targets individuals who do not already have a Masters in education.
- The Professional Diploma (PD) Educational Leadership Program targets individuals who are interested in advanced studies beyond the Masters.
Teacher Leader Certificate of Advanced Studies
The Teacher Leaders program targets teachers who assume a variety of informal or formally designated leadership roles in their schools. The 15-credit Certificate of Advanced Studies concentrates on specific skills and knowledge that are essential to teacher leaders’ overall effectiveness. This is a cohort-based program. A new cohort will form during fall 2007. The program brochure provides course highlights and admission criteria.
These programs are approved by New York and NCATE. They are aligned with the revised New York leadership regulations and the national standards established by the Educational Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC).
The Educational Leadership curricula are responsive to current research and thinking about leadership preparation. Our program strives to prepare future educational leaders who will act as change agents as they address the challenges confronting schools today. The overall goal is to prepare ethically and socially responsible school leaders of a caring learning community who will promote teaching and learning excellence. Toward that end we seek to develop the following leadership domains of competence among our leadership candidates:
- Sensitivity to diversity considerations in decision making & planning
- Acquisition of a solid knowledge base related to the leader’s role in supporting teaching and learning
- Demonstration of a repertoire of effective communication skills
- Involvement of the broader community as educational partners
- Demonstration of professionalism and ethical behavior
- Orientation toward a consistent, student-centered focus
Why should you choose Manhattanville College?
You will experience:
- An innovative approach to leadership preparation
- Rch exchanges as a member of a diverse, talented cohort
- Relevant, field-based assignments
- Personalized attention and advisement that is tailored to your needs
- Fexibility in program delivery options
- Cose working relationships with program faculty
- A standards-driven, high quality preparation program
Prerequisites
- Minimum of 3 years classroom experience
- Two letters of recommendation, one from superintendent or head of school
- Interview
- Writing Assessment
Completion Requirements for MPS Program
- 30 credits coursework
- 6 credits dual internship: school/community (400 hours)
- Professional portfolio
- Course-related field experiences (minimum of 80 hours)
- Maintain 3.0 or better throughout program
- Exit interview
Completion Requirements for PD Program
- 24 credits coursework
- 6 credits dual internship: school/community (400 hours)
- Professional portfolio
- Course-related field experiences (minimum of 80 hours)
- Maintain 3.0 or better throughout program
- Exit interview
New! Teacher Leader Certificate of Advanced Studies
The Teacher Leaders program targets teachers who assume a variety of informal or formally designated leadership roles in their schools. The 15-credit Certificate of Advanced Studies concentrates on specific skills and knowledge that are essential to teacher leaders’ overall effectiveness. This is a cohort-based program. A new cohort will form during fall 2007. The program brochure provides course highlights and admission criteria.
If you are interested in information about any of the other programs with the department, the following are contacts for each program:
- Art Education: Randy Williams, Art Dept.
- Dance/Theater Education: Michael Posnick, Dance & Theater Dept.
- Music Education: Jerry Kerlin, Music Dept.
- Physical Education: Rhonda Clements
- TESOL: Laurence Krute