Requirements

The following are required for admission to the Call to Leadership Program:

•The applicant must possess a master’s degree.
•The applicant must be able to demonstrate three years of teaching and/or pupil personnel experience.
•A completed The College of Saint Rose Graduate Study application.
•Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
•Two letters of recommendation, including one from a school administrator.
•A letter of support from the superintendent, stating that the superintendent will provide a mentoring and two-day shadowing experience as well as release the candidate for a couple Friday classes.
•A brief essay (250-300 words) describing three qualities or characteristics of a successful leader and explaining why you should be selected to participate in the Call to Leadership Program.
•An interview with the Program Director or Educational Leadership faculty member.


 

Steps to Take to Apply

•Contact The Institute at (518) 454-2078 for updated information, including course schedules and an application packet.
•After reviewing the application materials, speak to your principal and superintendent regarding your interest in the program.
•Once you have a letter of support from your superintendent, submit application materials to:

The Office of Graduate Admissions and Continuing Education
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203-1490

Your application may also be submitted online.