EdM Public School Building Leadership (Summer Principals Academy NYC) at Columbia University

Programme overview

The Ed.M. in Public School Building Leadership (Summer Principals Academy) is an advanced master's degree for aspiring urban principals, emphasizing equity, excellence and creating innovative schools. The certification listed is NY State School Building Leadership (SBL).

Faculty: Teachers College | Department: Organization and Leadership, Education Leadership | Duration: 60 points (reduced to 36 with at least 24 prior graduate credits transferred); Courses run over two consecutive five-week summer sessions with an Administrative Internship in the intervening school year (students keep their jobs); summer entry, full-time cohort. | Intake: Summer | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

Cohort summer sessions, an Administrative Internship and the New School Design Project capstone.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree required, or 24 graduate credits with a grade of B or better; online application with statement of purpose and resume; supplemental application; two letters of recommendation; transcripts and/or course-by-course evaluations; English proficiency results if applicable; interview for finalists only. Priority Jan 15, 2027, final Apr 1, 2027 (Summer 2027). Application fee $75.

Intake: Summer

Duration: 60 points (reduced to 36 with at least 24 prior graduate credits transferred); Courses run over two

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

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