FGCU College of Education

Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership (MEd)
Hours Required for Degree: 39

The graduate program in educational leadership is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in educational settings and to improve the performance of current leaders in educational leadership positions. Program content focuses on the function of educational leaders and stresses the relationship between tested practice and applied theory. The program prepares students for "Level I" Educational Leadership certification by the Florida Department of Education. In addition, there is a modified program and a program for students who do not seek Educational Leadership certification. Final program completion is assessed through portfolio assessment for all students.

Modified program. Students who already have a master's degree may elect to take a modified program for Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification. This program does not lead to a master's degree. The modified program is composed of the two specialization courses and the nine core course requirement, which includes the Practicum in Educational Leadership. The modified program does not require the two elective courses in educational leadership. Students who are interested in pursuing the modified program, which does not lead to a master's degree, must still complete all admissions materials and meet all admissions standards for the program and the College.

Program for students not seeking certification. Individuals who do not seek Level I certification may take 12 elective credits from other program areas approved by their advisor in place of the 6 hour specialization requirement and the 6 hours of elective credit in educational leadership.

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