Program Coordinator
Marcia Knoll
1025 West Building
212-772-4761
mknoll@hunter.cuny.edu

Educational leaders are expected to inspire, facilitate and make informed decisions about needed changes in schools. In addition to personal desire and commitment, educators need to have the knowledge, skills and abilities that will best prepare them to lead a school. The goal of the Hunter College advanced certificate in administration and supervision is to provide prospective educational leaders with a strong conceptual foundation, and practical, real-life experiences that will assist them in taking on a leadership role. The program leads to certification as a school building leader and a school district leader.

Program coursework is based on the current theory and research in the field of educational leadership. Through courses and field experiences, students in the program explore effective means of leading schools, fostering critical thinking, involving all constituents, creating a positive school culture and climate that supports the emotional and social development of the adults who work in schools and the youth that they serve, and creating effective schools for today's youth. We believe that these activities will assure development in the professional competencies needed to be a successful school leader.