School District Leader Certificate near Western New York | St. Bonaventure University

Earn a School District Leader Certificate near Western New York from St. Bonaventure

Whether you are currently an undergraduate student looking to move into graduate studies or just someone currently engaged in the workforce looking to develop stronger skills, you’ll love what a School District Leader certificate near Western New York at SBU can offer. We can provide students with 2-3 different formats that directly connect with graduate programs including full-time, part-time and weekend formats; ensuring quality learning is accessible for all.

Earning your School District Leader certificate from SBU can greatly improve your potential for career growth. Aside from developing the knowledge and skills you've already acquired, your School District Leader certificate provides you with room to grow on a personal level while expanding your professional network; a typical result from the graduate experience.

Now is the time to get started with your School District Leader certificate at St. Bonaventure. Call to learn more!

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Exemplary SBU Alumni

When we say that studying at SBU can lead you on the path to becoming extraordinary, we mean it. Some of our notable alumni include:

Eugene McQuade: 1971; Chief Executive Officer, Citibank N.A.
Deborah A. Henretta: 1983; Group President, Proctor & Gamble – Asia
Charles J. Dougherty: 1971; President, Duquesne University
Andrew Nicholson: 2012; first-round pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2012 NBA Draft
Edward H. Bastian: 1979; President, Delta Air Lines
Chris LaPlaca: 1979; Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, ESPN
Robert S. McDow: 1991; Director of Finance and Plant Services, Sweet Home Central School, Amherst, NY
Richard P. Kearns: 1972; retired Chief Administrative Officer and now Senior Advisor, Zurich Financial Services Group
Janet Bodnar: 1971; Editor, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine
Dan Barry: 1980; Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, New York Times
Tim Brown: 1985; President/CEO, Nestlé Canada

Study Details for the School District Leader Certificate Program

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

Certification - School District Leader

This is a school administrator certification program only. The SDL Advanced Certificate program is designed for candidates seeking to become administrators at the district level (superintendents). This 11-hour program includes coursework in negotiations, superintendency, and central office leadership. NY SDL certification requires these 11 hours and 60 total graduate credits.

For details about the School District Leader certificate, contact the department chair to learn more about the program.

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