SBL / SDL / Master’s  Application Checklist

We’ll Save You a Seat –

Fall 2026 Cohort

CITE/SJNY – SBL/SDL Master’s Degree Program

FULLY SYNCHRONOUS PROGRAM – HOSTED ON ZOOM

Application Checklist  

✓ Items below marked with a CHECK MARK are necessary for a fully completed application

★Provisional Acceptance Needs – Items below marked with a STAR ICON are necessary for provisional acceptance.

Submission of these items will allow your application to be reviewed and moved forward for provisional acceptance. Once provisionally accepted, you can begin the program. Then, you will have more time to submit the remaining documents (typically by the end of the 1st term) as specified in your provisional acceptance letter from the college.

1. Apply online

✓ Link here: https://bkadmissions.sjny.edu/apply/

★Submit Application – Begin and submit your application even if it is incomplete

  • Create New User:
    Create new user account> follow instructions> create password>
  • Start New Application:
    Select: start new application-graduate application>
  • Select the CITE Program
    under program of study-graduate division, select education> academic program, select CITE Masters> select term interest> full term
  • Submit Application – Begin and submit your application even if it is incomplete  

2.  Submit Application Materials 

Transcripts

✓ Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate degrees, certifications and courses must be submitted

★Master’s Transcript with 3.0 GPA – An unofficial copy of your master’s transcript will suffice for provisional acceptance and enrollment

Professional Documents

✓ Personal statement, Resume & Certification

★Resume – Showing 3 years of experience under your license OR at least 1 year with the understanding and agreement from the applicant that you will complete 3 years before the end of the program or you will be ineligible for SBL/SDL certification per state requirements

★Copy of Cert – this link can be used: https://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/search-cert-holder

Professional References & Internship Commitment Form Sign Off

✓ Two letters of reference and one signature on the Internship Commitment Form – these documents must total three separate individuals and one of the three must be a current supervisor.

★Submission of a Recommendation Letter – One letter of recommendation is sufficient for provisional acceptance and enrollment

  • Select the CITE Program on the application

 

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Important Dates & Contact Information 

Questions?
Text – (718) 218-5452
Email – mia@citeprograms.com, dstansky@sjny.edu, diane@citeprograms.com, ashley@citeprograms.com

 

Accepted/Provisionally Accepted Students:

Saturday, October 24 Orientation

Saturday, November 7 First Day of Class

 

FALL 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE, all classes 9:00am-3:00pm

24-Oct Orientation

31-Oct OFF

7-Nov 510 Ed Leadership: Theory and Practice

14-Nov 510 Ed Leadership: Theory and Practice

21-Nov 510 Ed Leadership: Theory and Practice

28-Nov Thanksgiving Break

5-Dec 510 Ed Leadership: Theory and Practice

12-Dec 510 Ed Leadership: Theory and Practice

 

Upcoming Applicant & Accepted Student Sessions: 

  • Office Hours are drop-in sessions, with no reservation necessary. Dr. James will be on hand for application help, and to answer questions. Use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487  at the time of the session.
  • Open Houses are full presentaion sessions about the program and application process. Please reserve a spot at the link below.
  • FAQs are sessions geared for applicants and prospective applicants, as well as accepted students, focused on the Program FAQs. These are drop-in sessions. Use this link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7632204487  at the time of the session.
  • The Info Session puts both of our administration programs side-by-side for a session focused on the details of each, with CITE staff on hand to answer questions. Please reserve a spot at the link below.

Title / Event Name Date Time RSVP / Drop in Link
SJNY open house 6/2 5:30-6:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
FAQ for all CITE admin Options – top 5 questions, answered 6/4 4:30-5:30 Drop in Click this link to drop in
FAQ for all CITE admin Options – top 5 questions, answered 6/9 7:30-8:30 Drop in Click this link to drop in
Side-by-Side for all CITE admin Options 6/24 5:30-6:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
FAQ for all CITE admin Options – top 5 questions, answered 6/29 3:45-4:45 Drop in Click this link to drop in
Meet & Greet: SJNY Admin Leadership Program Conversations 6/30 7:30-8:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
FAQ for all CITE admin Options – top 5 questions, answered 7/9 4:00-5:00 Drop in Click this link to drop in
Side-by-Side for all CITE admin Options 7/14 5:30-6:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
Meet & Greet: SJNY Admin Leadership Program Conversations 7/20 4:00-5:00 RSVP Click to RSVP
SJNY Open House 7/28 5:30-6:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
Side-by-Side for all CITE admin Options 8/4 5:30-6:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
Meet & Greet: SJNY Admin Leadership Program Conversations 8/5 4:00-5:00 RSVP Click to RSVP
FAQ for all CITE admin Options – top 5 questions, answered 8/19 4:00-5:00 Drop in Click this link to drop in
Meet & Greet: SJNY Admin Leadership Program Conversations 8/20 6:00-7:00 RSVP Click to RSVP
SJNY Open House 8/26 5:30-6:30 RSVP Click to RSVP
Office Hours Every Tuesday and Thursday
Office Hours Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 Drop in Click this link to drop in
Office Hours Thursdays 4:00-5:00 Drop in Click this link to drop in

 

Questions? 
Text – ‪(718) 218-5452‬
Email – mia@citeprograms.com,  diane@citeprograms.com

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