What’s required for application & admission to the CAS?
There are both University- and program-specific requirements for CAS applications. Completed applications are welcome anytime, though “official” review dates are October 15 and February 1. Applications submitted apart from official review dates are considered on a space-available basis, until the upcoming class is filled. To be considered for admission to the CAS program you need: • A baccalaureate from an accredited institution of higher education or from an institution authorized by the NYS Board of Regents to confer degrees; • A master’s degree of at least 30 graduate credit-hours in a teaching or closely related field; • A minimum of three years paid, full-time classroom teaching and/or pupil personnel service in PreK-12 public or non-public schools; • A copy of your permanent or professional certification in classroom teaching or pupil personnel service. Additional admission requirements particular to the Educational Leadership program include: • A Personal Statement that focuses
