Educational Leadership, CAS

Admissions Deadline: June 1 (for fall semester start). Applicants should ensure that all of the required materials are submitted by that date.

Admissions Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree. We recommend applicants have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
  • Master’s degree in a teaching or school specialist field.
  • Minimum of 3 years teaching or school specialist experience.
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study.
  • A personal essay (500 words) describing beliefs about educational access for all learners, enthusiasm for learning, and evidence of teacher leadership.
  • 3 letters of recommendation, at least one from a current supervisor.
  • A résumé or CV.
  • GRE not required.

Financial Support

  • Future Leaders Scholarship: Students can receive a savings of up to 66% off University tuition rates, no separate application required. Scholarship amount determined on an individual basis, depending on the number of credit hours required to earn the certificate.
  • The Rising Educational Leaders of Color Scholarship offers additional targeted support.
  • Master’s and C.A.S. scholarships: All applicants are automatically considered for significant scholarships.
  • More financial aid and scholarship resources

Program Contacts

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
bknieves@syr.edu|315.443.2505
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Rhonda Zajac, Assistant Teaching Professor
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