NYS Administrator & Principal Certifications at Molloy University
Earn your master's degree, doctorate, or advanced certificate at Long Island's top-ranked private university. Programs designed for working K-12 teachers and administrators.
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NYS School Building Leader (SBL) Certification
Molloy University's Post-Master's Certificate in School Building Leader is the NYSED-aligned pathway for teachers and lead educators ready to step into principal, assistant principal, and other building-level leadership roles. The program is fully aligned with New York State Education Department certification requirements and is designed around the schedules of working educators, with coursework delivered in evening, weekend, and blended formats.
- Aligned with NYS Part 52.21 School Building Leader certification
- Designed for working teachers and educators on a flexible schedule
- Coursework in instructional leadership, school finance, and supervision
- Faculty are practicing or recently retired NYS principals and school leaders
- Embedded internship and mentorship with sitting NYS building leaders
NYS School District Leader (SDL) Certification
Move from building-level leadership into the superintendent's office. Molloy's Post-Master's Certificate in School District Leader is the NYSED-aligned pathway for SBL holders who are ready to lead at the district level. Coursework is built around the realities of central-office work — board relations, district finance, instructional leadership across schools, labor relations, and strategic planning — and is delivered on a schedule that fits sitting administrators.
- Built specifically for NYS School District Leader (SDL) certification
- Designed for working school and district administrators
- District-level coursework: finance, board, labor, strategy
- Faculty are practicing or recently retired NYS superintendents
- Internship and mentorship with sitting NYS district leaders
Earn Your NYS Professional Administrator Certification
Already hold a New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification? Molloy's Professional Administrator Certification (PAC) is built specifically for sitting and aspiring NYS administrators who need the SDL credential to step into a district-level role. The program is fully aligned with New York State Education Department requirements and is designed around the schedules of working school leaders.
- Designed for working professionals with flexible scheduling
- Mentorship from experienced school administrators
- Fully aligned with NYS Part 52.21 certification requirements
- Small class sizes for personalized attention
- Strong NYS-based alumni network in district leadership
Graduate Programs for Educators
From master's degrees to advanced certificates, find the program that fits your career goals.
Advanced Certificates
- Computer Science Education
- TESOL PK-12
- Teaching Students with Disabilities PK-12
Master of Science (MS)
- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
- Childhood Ed / Ed Technology Dual Cert
- Teaching Students with Disabilities
- Educational Technology PK-12
- TESOL PK-12 (Initial & Professional)
Doctorate & Leadership
- Ed.D Educational Leadership
- School Building Leader (SBL)
- School District Leader (SDL)
- Professional Administrator Cert
Why Educators Choose Molloy
A supportive community dedicated to helping you grow as an educator and leader.
Nationally Recognized
Top rankings from Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Money Magazine, Niche, and the Princeton Review.
Flexible Scheduling
Evening, weekend, and blended options designed for working professionals. Keep teaching while you learn.
Small Class Sizes
Personalized attention from faculty who are experienced educators and school leaders themselves.
NYS Certification Aligned
Programs designed to meet New York State certification requirements for educators and administrators.
Prime Long Island Location
Beautiful 30-acre campus in Rockville Centre, easily accessible from all parts of Long Island and NYC.
99% Financial Aid
Nearly all students receive financial aid. Competitive tuition for a top-ranked private university.
“Molloy's graduate education program gave me the confidence and credentials to move into administration. The professors understood what it's like to work full-time while pursuing your degree.”
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