NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
Department of Professional Studies
Planning Guide
Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS)
School District Leader – Alternative
Certification: NYS School District Leader (Trans D)
NAME: _____________________________STUDENT #: _____________________
Transfer credit considered based upon academic preparation and course alignment
Pre-Requisites
Master’s and 36 graduate hours
EDU 595 Educational Research & Statistics or equivalent
NYS School Violence Prevention
NYS Id & Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Maltreatment
Program Required Courses
EDU 631- Leadership & the School District Leader
EDU 634 - School Business Administration
EDU 635 – School Law (New York State)
EDU 644 OR 645 Supervision OR Curriculum
EDU 650 – Capstone for School District Leader
EDU 599 – Technology, Data Analysis and School Improvement
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Administrative Internship School District Leader
Minimum 600 Clock hours (must include intensive internship-full time)
EDU822 part 1 & EDU823 part 2
Must be employed in an SDL position during the program
Program Portfolio
Program Comprehensive Exam Application for Comprehensive Exam
($30 fee) E-mail Sharon Hardenstine sjh@niagara.edu by October 1,
March 1 or June 1: due by the first of the following month
New York State School District Leader Certification Exam
Check on-line for administration schedule & fees
New York State Educating All Students Test ( as of May 1, 2015)
Graduation form submitted to Dean’s office
Beverly Eiler bje@niagara.edu
Total Graduate Hours – 24
The School District Leader Alternative allows highly qualified candidates to
serve in district positions requiring the School District Leader Certification.
Candidates must be appointed to the position by the school district while
they are in the program. The candidate is simultaneously in the position
(working under the Trans D certification), enrolled in the Internship and
taking program courses.
Please be advised that you must contact your advisor each semester to confirm your
registration for course work and program planning.
Any questions please contact:
Dr. Barbara Iannarelli (Program)
716-286-8547
bai@niagara.edu
Mrs. Sharon Hardenstine (Secretary)
716-286-8550
sjh@niagara.edu
Dr. James Mills (Internship Supervisor)
716-286-8553
jmills@niagara.edu
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.niagara.edu/advance