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Master's Degree Program for Independent School Leadership - Full Year - Private School Leadership Program

Overview
Degrees Offered
Core Courses
Elective Courses
Sample Schedule
Recent Alumni
Requirements for Admissions
Application Procedures
Financing Your Degree
Overview
The Private School Leadership Program is an intensive full-time program that allows students to earn a master's degree in nine months during the academic year from September to May.

The program of study aims to prepare students to develop further their ability to exercise leadership and to increase their capacity to meet the challenges of leadership. The special features of the program include course work and guided fieldwork experiences specifically geared to meet the needs of independent school educators as well as connections to an extensive network of cooperating schools. The program draws prominent faculty from throughout the university including the Columbia University School of Law and the School of International and Public Affairs as well as Teachers College.

Click here to view the face book of this year's PSL students
Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions
Download a program brochure in PDF
Degrees Offered
Master of Arts
The 32-point Master of Arts degree program in Private School Leadership consists of required core courses and elective course options. Students are required to complete a research project in and they participate in internships in New York City schools.

Master of Education
The 60-point Master of Education in Education Leadership, with a concentration focusing in Private School Leadership, consists of all requirements specified for the Master of Arts degree. In addition, students complete an individual research project of the student's own design aimed at improving private school practice. Up to 30 relevant points (credits) from an accredited graduate program may be transferred.
Core Courses
The Leadership of Private Schools
School Choice and Privatization
Introduction to Research Methods in Education
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Private Schools
Law and Educational Institutions: Issues of Authority, Religion, Free Speech, and Safety
School Finance: Resource Allocation for Nonprofit Organizations
Marketing
Field Service/Internship


Elective Courses
Elective courses may be chosen from Teachers College or other schools at Columbia University.
 

 
Recent Alumni
Below is a list of alumni who invite you to contact them about their experiences in the Joseph Klingenstein Fellows Program.

Vincent Dotoli
vdotoli@hotmail.com

Jodie Johnson
jj97hoya@yahoo.com

Chris Margraf
cmargraf@lacademy.edu

Dave Suter
dmsuter@hotmail.com

Mark Tashjian
MTashjian@aol.com

Requirements for Admissions
To be eligible for the Private School Leadership Program, candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from a accredited college or university, or its equivalent from another country. They must also have a minimum of three years full-time teaching experience.

All applicants are required to submit GRE or MAT scores. Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries must provide proof of English language ability (TOEFL, IELTS, CPE). Previous academic accomplishments, job performance as determined by letters of recommendation, and assessment of leadership potential and character are considerations in student selection.

Application Procedures

To request an application packet or speak with someone in more detail, please contact:

Teachers College, Columbia University
Office of Admissions
525 West 120th St.
146 Horace Mann Hall, Box 302
New York, NY 10027
212-678-3710
http://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions

The priority deadline for applications is January 15; all applications must be in by April 15. Admissions applications received after the priority deadline are considered on a space available basis. To contact the Klingenstein Center directly please e-mail klingenstein@tc.columbia.edu or call 212-678-3156.
Financing Your Degree
Financial Aid
The Teachers College application for admission packet contains information about the college's offerings of grants, loans, student employment, and the application procedures for student aid. Applicants must meet the priority deadline to be considered for student aid. Inquiry about any of these options may be directed to the Teachers College Office of Admission (see above).

Scholarship Opportunities
Students admitted to the Private School Leadership program are eligible to apply for scholarship aid awarded by the Klingenstein Center. Funds are dispersed directly to the Office of Student Accounts in order to supplement the cost of tuition.

To apply for scholarship aid, you must have filed a FAFSA form and submit:
  • a copy of your most recent tax return
  • a cover letter briefly stating your need
These materials should be sent directly to:
Private School Leadership Scholarships
The Klingenstein Center
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
204 Zankel Building, Box 125
New York, NY 10027
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