Graduate Programs
Master's in Educational Leadership
Programs
UNF Graduate Catalog for Educational Leadership
Graduate
Program Application Procedures
Educational
Leadership Forms and Guides
Guided by the belief that the most important purposes of schooling are teaching and learning, the programs in educational leadership are designed to develop effective educational leaders. Students are guided in their personal development of a vision of excellence in schooling. Research-based studies of educational policy, instructional leadership, management skills, and effective schools as well as studies of successful innovations in practice characterize the programs. The college offers an educational leadership program leading to a master of education degree (M.Ed.), and a non-degree program leading to Florida certification in educational leadership is also available.
Admission Requirements
Program admission requires the following:
- Meet
University requirements for
admission to graduate study,
- Three
satisfactory letters of
recommendation (obtain forms from
the Office of Academic
Advising),
For the
Leadership Certification program
there are also additional
requirements of:
Program faculty may recommend a trial program for a student even if the applicant meets minimum admission requirements.
Master's and Certification Programs
Four concentrations are available in the educational leadership program at the master's level. Programs of study in each of the degree tracks consist of the following elements: the six-hour graduate core requirement of the College (or equivalent graduate level course work); specified courses in educational leadership; course(s) in a subject area specialization; and a practicum or program electives.
Master of Education in Educational
Leadership /
Educational Leadership Certification.
(program
of study)
The
educational leadership program is the
master's degree program intended for
individuals seeking professional
certification in the area of educational
leadership (PK – 12). The program of
study includes the Florida educational
leadership core curriculum required for
certification.
Master of Education in Educational
Leadership /
Advanced Teaching and Learning.
(program of study)
This concentration is intended for those
students who wish to obtain a master's
degree and assume leadership roles in
educational institutions,
do not
desire the Florida
Educational Leadership Certificate, and
wish to work in PK- 12 settings.
Master of Education in Educational
Leadership /
Post Secondary and Adult Studies.
(program of study)
This concentration is intended for those
students who wish to obtain a master's
degree and assume leadership roles in
post secondary educational settings,
do not
desire the Florida
Educational Leadership Certificate, and
wish to work in higher education and
continuing education.
Master of Education in Educational
Leadership: Educational Technology
Educational Technology Leadership.
(program of study)
The
graduate degree in Educational Technology
Leadership is a master's program that
encourages students to improve their
professional practice using learning
theory, technology, and leadership
skills.
Multi-Term Schedule of upcoming classes.
About the Certification in Educational Leadership
Program
This program is intended for individuals seeking professional certification who hold a master's degree and who may seek the Florida Educational Leadership Certificate. The eight courses encompass the Florida educational leadership core curriculum that is tested on the Florida Educational Leadership Examination. The following courses are required for the Educational Leadership Certificate and represent the "modified" Florida Educational Leadership Core curriculum, which is one requirement for Florida Level 1 Certification in Educational Leadership.
EDA 6061: Introduction to Educational Leadership
EDA 6271: Educational Management Systems
EDA 6196: Education Leadership and Management
EDA 6215: School/Community Relations
EDA 6232: Education and the Law
EDA 6242: School Finance
EDG 6625: Curriculum
Leadership in Schools
EDS 6050: Instructional Leadership or EDS 6130: Human Resource Development in Education
Individuals should be aware that there are state certification requirements in addition to this program of study. Additional information on courses can be found at the University of North Florida's catalog. For more information concerning the program, call the Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership at 620-2990 or email
Janet Withers at
n00006093@unf.edu
.
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