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Degree: Master of Education or Master of Arts
Major: Educational Leadership
Hours Required for Degree: 39
Concentrations:

  • Elementary School (M.Ed. only)
  • High School (M.Ed. only)
  • Middle School (M.Ed. only)
  • Special Education (M.Ed. only)
College: Education
Division: Graduate Studies

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program consists of 39 hours of coursework that is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in educational settings as well as to improve performance of current leaders in educational leadership positions. Program content focuses on the functions of educational leaders and stresses the relationship between tested practice and applied theory. The M.Ed. program prepares students for Educational Leadership certification by the Florida Department of Education. Final program completion is assessed through portfolio assessment for all students.

Modified Program leading to Educational Leadership Certification. Students who already have a master's degree may elect to take a modified program for Educational Leadership Certification. This program does not lead to a master's degree. The modified program is composed of nine core course requirements, which includes the Practicum in Educational Leadership. Students are also required to take the School Curriculum course appropriate to their concentration. The modified program does not require the two elective courses in educational leadership. Students who are interested in pursuing the modified program must still submit all admissions materials and meet all admissions standards for the program and the College. Students may take up to 12 credit hours in non degree-seeking status prior to being admitted to the program.

M.A. in Educational Leadership program for students not seeking certification. This program is designed for students who are seeking a career in educational leadership in non k-12 school settings. Students typically work in educational or training divisions in business, healthcare, public service institutions. This program is composed of the program core, plus 12 elective credits from other program areas approved by faculty advisors. These electives may be taken from inside or outside the College of Education.

 

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