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Diploma of Teacher Leadership
State University of New York – Albany
- Albany, United States
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A post-master's certificate preparing experienced teachers for school leadership roles.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain learning and teaching principles relevant to Teacher Leadership. Develop reflective planning
- Assessment literacy
- Communication
- And inclusive practice appropriate to the level.
Career outcomes
- Team leader
- Instructional coach
- Department chair
- Curriculum director
Curriculum
- Courses in a mix of online
- Hybrid and face-to-face formats that prepare licensed teachers for roles such as team leader
- Instructional coach
- Department chair and curriculum director.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- some certificates require a 2.7 GPA or work experience
- resume
- personal statement and recommendations. English: TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- PTE 53 or Duolingo 110.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; some certificates require 2.7 GPA and/or five years of work experience, resume, personal statement and recommendation letters (CGS Africana Studies page)
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 6.5
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
How to apply
- Check your programme's requirements and deadlines Create an account in the application portal
- apply and pay the 75 USD application fee Submit transcripts from all schools
- statement of goals
- resume
- recommendations
- any GRE or GMAT scores
- official TOEFL
- IELTS
- PTE or Duolingo scores unless waived Submit the financial affidavit and bank documents The I-20 is sent only after financial documents are received Transfer students from US schools also submit the SEVIS Transfer form.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,811 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Albany |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education |
| Department | Department of Literacy Teaching & Learning |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 15 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
30 Jan 2027
77 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 30 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,811 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $14,182 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 6.5, IELTS Academic 6.5.

