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MA Education Leadership at Columbia University

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The MA in Public School Building Leadership (Summer Principals Academy NYC) is an equity-focused programme preparing leaders to create innovative schools. It leads to NY State School Building Leadership (SBL) certification and students can keep their current jobs during the internship year.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Organization and Leadership (Education Leadership)  |  Duration: 36 points; two consecutive five-week summer sessions with an administrative internship during the intervening school year  |  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 capstone New School Design Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

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: 36 points; two consecutive five-week summer sessions with an administrative internship during the in

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

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