Intermediate Administrator Certification/Sixth Year Program
Admissions
To be admitted to the Sixth Year Professional Diploma and/or Certification program, the applicant must hold a master's degree from an accredited university with a GPA no less than 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, and must also have completed a minimum of four (4) years of exemplary teaching. Exceptional candidates with three years' teaching experience may be considered based on other aspects of the admissions portfolio. Those students requesting consideration of fewer than four years' teaching experience may apply to the department's Committee on Standards and Appeals.
Application Procedure
Applicants must complete an admissions portfolio consisting of the following:
- Completed application form with the $50 fee
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended by the applicant demonstrating a completed master's degree with a GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale (Transcripts should be mailed directly from the registrar of the institution; students without the minimum GPA or required years of teaching may qualify for admission on a probationary status only. Probationary status is removed following completion of six matriculated credits with a grade of B or better.)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from qualified individuals who will attest to the applicant's school leadership potential
- A current resume
- A two-page (or less) essay on the applicant's exemplary educational experience (including specific examples) and how the SCSU program will benefit him or her in his or her endeavor to become an educational leader
This completed package is to be filed with the department secretary and will be reviewed by the admissions committee. Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview and will complete a planned program at that time. The Graduate Office will issue a formal letter of matriculation into the program.
NOTE: Prior to completing the admissions portfolio, the applicant may take two (2) courses. These courses must be either EDL 680, 681, or 682. Students who enroll in more than two courses prior to being accepted for matriculation seriously jeopardize future admission to the desired programs of study.
