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EdM Education Leadership at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The EdM in Public School Building Leadership (Summer Principals Academy) is an advanced master's for aspiring urban principals with at least 24 prior graduate credits, focused on equity and excellence and leading to NY State School Building Leadership (SBL) certification.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Organization and Leadership (Education Leadership)  |  Duration: 60 points (24 credits transferred in leaves 36); two consecutive five-week summer sessions plus school-year internship  |  Intake: Summer  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Two summers of coursework, an administrative internship during the school year, and a New School Design Project capstone.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree or 24 graduate credits with grade B or better; online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts or course-by-course evaluations; two letters of recommendation; supplemental application; accepted English proficiency exam results if applicable; interview for finalists only; $75 application fee. Priority deadline January 15, 2027; final deadline April 1, 2027.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Summer

Duration: 60 points (24 credits transferred in leaves 36); two consecutive five-week summer sessions plus scho

Apply through the official page: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/admissions/

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