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Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact

Web Address: http://www.unf.edu/silverfield/loci/

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management has two concentration options for students who are interested in working in the sport industry. The Sport Management Concentration is appropriate for those candidates who seek careers in professional sport, intercollegiate athletics, or sport entrepreneurship. There is a fully online option in Sport Management with a concentration in Marketing. This program is designed for upper level transfer students. The program is limited to fall admission only. Students interested in this degree program should contact Program Director, Dr. Tae Ho Kim, or an academic advisor in the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education—Disability Services

The undergraduate program in Special Education, Disability Services concentration, prepares disability services professionals with competencies necessary to produce gains and desirable behavior changes in individuals with disabilities in a variety of settings. Successful completion of the courses of study prepares the student who does not wish to obtain a teaching license but would like to work with individuals with disabilities in schools and other agencies or settings in related positions.

Bachelor of Science in ASL/English Interpreting

Students may also prepare for a B.S. degree in ASL/English Interpreting which has two concentration options. Students can choose a concentration in Community Interpreting or a concentration in Educational Interpreting. Students seeking to complete the B.S. in ASL/English Interpreting must complete their first two years of interpreting at an accredited and approved ASL/English Interpreting program; usually culminating in an A.S. degree and then transferring to UNF for their final two years.

Program Mission and Philosophy

The mission of the ASL/English Interpreting Program is to prepare entry-level practitioners who can manage the intercultural demands and complex cognitive tasks for conveying dynamically equivalent messages between American Sign Language and English. The program strives to provide an evidence-based curriculum that instills strong communication skills in English (written and spoken) and American Sign Language (receptive and expressive). The program is based on core values of ethical reasoning and decision-making, critical thinking, and Deaf community alliance. In addition, we aspire to graduate students who consistently demonstrate interpersonal skills that reflect unconditional positive regard for all participants in the interpreting process and professional dispositions that embrace diversity, respect, equity, and equality of opportunity among the diverse language and cultural groups of the community. Program faculty members are committed to conducting and incorporating research in interpreting and interpreter education, receiving ongoing training on best practices in distance learning, and infusing the standards outlined by the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education.

Bachelor of Science in Learning Design and Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Learning Design and Technology (LDT) program equips students with essential skills for careers in learning design and training. It offers a dynamic curriculum that blends foundational knowledge with hands-on opportunities to create technology-driven training and educational environments. Students will work alongside industry leaders and peers, building expertise in evidence-based practices and developing high-quality learning solutions. The program emphasizes research, industry internships and the exploration of emerging technologies and best practices. Students learn to support diverse learning environments and workforce development, preparing for impactful careers in workplace training and inclusive learning design.

The program offers two concentrations: Workforce Learning and Leadership and Professional Education. Workforce Learning and Leadership focuses on workplace training, leadership and organizational development while the Professional Education concentration is designed for those pursuing careers in education and technology integration within academic settings.

Graduates will be prepared for careers in instructional design and training across a wide range of industries, including major corporations like Disney, Florida Blue, and Amazon, as well as government, military, non-profits and smaller organizations. Recognized as a growing field by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, LDT offers diverse and promising career opportunities. At UNF, the LDT program fosters a vibrant community where students can engage in meaningful, creative learning experiences, guided by faculty committed to their success.

The Department of Leadership, School Counseling and Sport Management offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:

The Department of Leadership, Organization and Community Impact offers undergraduate programs in the following areas:

Graduate

The Department of Leadership, School Counseling, and Sport Management offers professional studies suitable for students interested in careers in Educational Leadership, School Counseling, and Athletic Administration. Master of Education programs are offered in school leadership, advanced teaching and learning, and Higher Education Administration, Educational Technology, Training and Development, School Counseling, and Athletic Administration and a Doctor of Education program in educational leadership.

Admission Requirements:

Doctor of Education
1. A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.25
2. An acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination or, with the approval of the program director or an acceptable score on the GMAT.
3. Three years of successful teaching experience or professional administrative experience in education or related field
4. Demonstrated leadership ability or leadership potential
5. Demonstrated academic ability and potential to complete the course work and a dissertation successfully
6. Career goals in professional education consistent with the objectives of the doctoral program
7. Recommendation of the Doctoral Admissions Committee.

Master of Education
1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution with a grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher in all work attempted as an upper division student, normally the 60 semester hours taken during the last two years of baccalaureate study or
2. An earned graduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution.

Additional Requirements per Program:

Educational Leadership/School Leadership
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement of intent
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (one from a school administrator (online forms preferred).
5. Copy of a valid teaching certificate or statement of eligibility
6. At least one (1) year of successful full-time teaching experience in a public or private school (Three (3) years preferred).

Educational Leadership/Athletic Administration
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Educational Leadership/Technology Education Leadership
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Higher Education Administration
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. A written statement identifying professional career goals and aspirations
3. A current Resume
4. Three letters of recommendation (online recommendation forms preferred).

Note: Applicants not meeting the admission criteria of a 3.00 GPA in their last 60 hours of their baccalaureate degree will be required to apply for admission under our exceptions policy and must submit a competitive GRE or MAT score taken within the last 5 years.

Master of Education / School Counseling**
1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. GRE Scores. Prior to July 1.2011: composite score of 1000 for both verbal and quantitative. After July 1, 2011: composite score of 297 for both the verbal and quantitative portions. Note: Applicants may submit passing scores from the Florida General Knowledge (GK) test in lieu of GRE scores.
3. Letter of intent
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Personal interview required for admission.

** Note: Candidates seeking admission to state-approved educator preparation programs must demonstrate mastery of general knowledge for admission to the program by providing passing scores of the GK or GRE exams.

Department of Leadership, Organization & Community Impact Faculty

Undergraduate

Stephen Dittmore, Ph.D. Dean of Silverfield College of Education and Human Services
Jennifer Kane, Ph.D. Associate Dean and Associate Professor
Christopher A. Janson, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Program Director for School Counseling
Elizabeth Gregg, Ph.D. Professor
Matthew Ohlson, Professor and Director of Taylor Leadership Institute
Jason W. Lee, Ph.D., Professor
Kristi Sweeney, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Department Chair
Tae Ho Kim, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Program Director for Sport Management
Wanyong Choi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Jonathan Antal, MS., Instructor, ASL
Deborah Reed, EdD., Associate Instructor and Director of Disability Services
Len Roberson, PhD., Professor and Director of ASL/English Interpreting Program
Michael Stultz, MA., Associate Instructor, ASL and Program Director of ASL/English Interpreting Program
Dawn Wessling, PhD., NIC Master, Assistant Professor

Graduate

Jennifer Kane, Ph.D. Asociate Dean and Associate Professor
Cheryl A. Fountain, Ed.D. Professor and Executive Director, Florida Institute of Education
Luke M. Cornelius, Ph.D. JD. Associate Professor
David Hoppey, Ph. D. Professor and Program Director for Ed.D in Educational Leadership
Christopher A. Janson, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Program Director for School Counseling
Elizabeth Gregg, Ph.D. Professor
Jason W. Lee, Ph.D. Professor
Sophie Filibert, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Kristi Sweeney, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Department Chair
Amanda Pascale, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Suzanne Ehrlich, Ph.D, Associate Professor and Program Leader for Instructional Technology, Training and Development
Laura Boilini, Ph. D., Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Leader for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Deborah Reed, EdD., Associate Instructor, faculty in residence and director of Disability Services
Len Roberson, Ph.D., Professor and director of ASL/English Interpreting Program
Dawn Wessling, Ph.D., NIC Master, Assistant Professor