CAS Admissions Information

Admissions are highly selective, consistent with Binghamton University’s norms and reputation for excellence. There are both University- and program-specific requirements for applications. Completed applications are reviewed twice a year: October 15 and February 1. Applications submitted past deadline dates will be considered on a space-available basis, until the upcoming class is filled. To be considered for admission to the CAS program you need:

 

1. A baccalaureate from an accredited institution of higher education or from an institution authorized by the NYS Board of Regents to confer degrees (minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale);

2. A master’s degree of at least 30 graduate credit-hours in a teaching or closely related field (minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale);

3. A minimum of three years paid, full-time classroom teaching and/or pupil personnel service in PreK-12 public or non-public schools;

4. 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:

 

5. A Personal Statement that focuses on: (a) your prior leadership experiences; (b) any special skills or contributions to the field of education; (c) why you wish to pursue administrative leadership certification at this time in your career; and (d) your leadership goals for the future.  (Please note that these required foci differ from the generic Graduate School instructions. Also know that this is an important part of your application. Be as specific as possible, including examples where appropriate. Aim for 3-4 typewritten, double-spaced pages);

6. Two completed CAS Reference Forms from supervisors, school, or district administrators who know your work and can assess your accomplishments and leadership potential.   (These forms are unique to the Educational Leadership CAS and are required in lieu of general letters of recommendation); and

 

7. A resume that includes complete professional employment history, with dates and locations.

 

You are also required to follow the University’s established graduate admissions procedures for all programs, including:

• completed Application Forms

• application Fees

• GRE General Test scores, including the analytical writing subtest. (The CAS program gives preference to applicants with combined scores of at least 1000 out of a possible 1,600 points on the Verbal and Quantitative subtests; a minimum of 4.5 on a scale of 0-6.0 for Analytical writing.) Binghamton University’s code is R2535. The Educational Testing Service is expected to introduce significant changes to the GRE General Test (and scoring scales) in fall 2007.

• official transcripts