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School Building Leader Certificate: Taking your next big step

When you pursue your School Building Leader certificate at St Bonaventure University you’re on your way to becoming part of an extraordinary legacy. Our graduates have developed some of the world’s largest, most well-respected businesses and educational facilities and are incorporated with every current and major broadcasting network. Even though this is a good reason to attend, there are many other reasons to decide on SBU for your School Building Leader certificate.

Founded in 1858, St. Bonaventure University is the Nation’s oldest Catholic Franciscan University. Our strong traditions and belief in Franciscan values have developed a commitment from our professors in helping better teach students while at the same time, developing positive life skills. When you pursue your School Building Leader certificate at SBU, you’ll experience small class sizes and a close-knit community. We want to ensure that education is always available no matter your schedule, so we provide graduate programs in full and part time formats including a few programs offered over the weekends.

Become extraordinary! Contact St. Bonaventure University to learn more about pursuing your School Building Leader certificate, today.

SBU time after time has been ranked by US News and World Report as one of the 10 best Colleges Values in the northern US!

The School Building Leader Certificate Study Details

There are numerous Master’s specializations available through SBU’s School of Education. Specializations include:

  • Certification - School Building Leader

The SBL Advanced Certificate program is designed for elementary and secondary teachers and school counselors seeking to become school principals. The 24-credit School Building Leader (SBL) program provides students with extended research-based knowledge in areas such as leadership, school and community relations, curriculum development, supervision, school finance and school law.

The SBL program is offered via a unique "hybrid" format. Each class meets 3 times (on Saturdays) per semester, with the rest of the course work completed online. The setting for these Saturday sessions alternates, by semester, between the University’s Olean and Hamburg locations. The SBL program offers fall starts and can be finished up in four semesters with no summer classes.

The SBU Difference

  • 1 of 10 best college values in the northern US
  • 5 Pulitzer Prize winning alumni
  • 95% of students receive financial aid
  • 14:1 Student Teacher Ratio

Life beyond study groups

While acquiring your School Building Leader certificate at SBU you will constantly be engaging in learning experiences that go beyond your average lecture. We provide many opportunities for social, spiritual and physical growth through numerous clubs and organizations intended to enrich your time with St Bonaventure University. Clubs and organizations include:

  • Academic Clubs
  • Clubs centered around The Arts
  • Athletics and recreation
  • Diversity clubs
  • Honor societies
  • Leadership associations
  • Service and Advocacy clubs
  • Spiritual Life
  • Student media and publications

St. Bonaventure University is located at the heart of the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of southwestern New York State.

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