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

Columbia University, United States

Programme overview

The 36-point MA in Public School Building Leadership (Summer Principals Academy) focuses on equity and excellence in education and prepares leaders to build innovative schools rather than maintain existing ones. It leads to NY State School Building Leadership (SBL) certification.

Faculty: Teachers College  |  Department: Organization and Leadership, Education Leadership  |  Duration: 36 points; 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

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

Online application with statement of purpose and resume; transcripts and/or course-by-course evaluations; two letters of recommendation; supplemental application; 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: 36 points; Courses run over two consecutive five-week summer sessions with an Administrative Interns

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

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