Educational Leadership
Degrees: M.Ed., Ed.S.
Department: Professional Studies
College: Education

The Department of Educational Leadership offers NCATE accredited M.Ed. degrees in educational leadership with specializations in educational leadership (certification), curriculum and instructional development, and education and training management subspecialty.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.

Admission
In addition to the University minimum standards of admission to graduate studies, students must also provide the following:

  1. Letter of application to the program describing academic background and scholarly/research interests; educational objectives; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers of three professional references; and
  2. GRE (total quantitative-verbal score of 1000 or higher).
The completed application will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Admissions Committee. Upon admission, the student will be assigned an advisor.

Degree Requirements
To be eligible for a M.Ed. degree in educational leadership, a student must:

  1. Be admitted to the program;
  2. Submit an approved degree plan which includes 33-36 semester hours;
  3. Have at least 15 semester hours of all course work which must be at the 6000 level (the remainder will be at the 5000 level except when specific waivers have been obtained);
  4. Have a maximum of 6 semester hours of graduate level directed study accepted;
  5. Complete degree requirements within five years from the date of admission; and
  6. Be recommended for graduation by the Department of Educational Leadership.
Certification Requirements
Those who seek approved degree program certification in educational leadership must:
  1. Complete all degree requirements of the approved program;
  2. Hold or be eligible for the Florida teaching certificate or its equivalent from another state;
  3. Have completed at least three years teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary school; and
  4. Be able to document successful completion of the Florida beginning teacher program or hold a continuing, professional services contract or tenure.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION SPECIALIZATION
The educational leadership certification program, approved by the Florida Council on Educational Management, is designed for students who wish to prepare for administrative and supervisory positions such as principal, assistant principal, district supervisor, inservice director, curriculum developer, or dean in public and private elementary and secondary schools.

The program emphasizes the knowledge prescribed in the eight domains of the Florida Council on Educational Management leadership core and seeks to prepare students for the Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE). Students must select an area of emphasis with 6 semester hours in that emphasis. Areas of emphasis are: primary education, middle school education, secondary school education, and exceptional student education.

Professional Education Common Core (9 sh)
EDF 6218 Current Issues Student Development & Learning 3
EDF 6602 Issues in Education: Social, Historical & Philosophical Analysis 3
EDG 6344 Instructional Management & Technology 3

Major Requirements (21 sh)
EDA 6061 Educational Organization & Administration 3
EDA 6503 The Principalship 3
EDA 6222 Administration of School Personnel 3
EDA 5191 Leadership in Education: Theories & Practices 3
EDS 6105 Human Relations in Education 3
EDA 6232 Law & Education 3
EDA 6240 Introduction to School Finance 3

Area of Emphasis (6 sh)
Candidates must select an area of emphasis and complete at least 6 semester hours of credit. Areas of emphasis: Early Childhood/Primary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary School Education, and Exceptional Student Education.
EDG 5250 Principles of Curriculum Development 3
EDF 6481 Educational Research 3

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP/CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION
This program is designed primarily for such professionals as elementary, secondary, and higher education classroom teachers, training and instruction specialists, instructional designers and developers, and other professional educators involved in designing, developing, and implementing learning or instructional experiences for children, adolescents, or adults. Emphasis is on analyzing personal needs; improving instructional skills; managing the classroom; designing curricula and instructional packages; formulating and evaluating instructional strategies; and interpreting, applying, and conducting research appropriate to one's instructional role.

Professional Education Common Core (12 sh)
EDF 6602 Issues in Education: Social, Historical & Philosophical Analysis 3
EDF 6218 Current Issues in Student Development & Learning 3
EDF 5404 Introduction to Applied Educational Research Statistics 3
EDF 6481 Educational Research 3

Major Requirements (9 sh)
EDG 5250 Principles of Curriculum Development 3
EDG 5325 Analysis of Teaching 3
EDG 6344 Instructional Management & Technology 3

Educational Leadership Elective (3 sh)

Electives in Specialization (9 sh)

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP/EDUCATION & TRAINING MANAGEMENT SUBSPECIALTY SPECIALIZATION
A 36 semester hour program, this major is designed for military officers and others interested in working in training in the military, business, and industry. It is offered through an inter-institutional agreement with George Mason University, George Washington University, Memphis State University, Old Dominion University, San Diego State University, and the University of Rhode Island. Interested individuals should contact the Department of Educational Leadership or the educational officer at their base for the competency areas and designated courses offered through UWF. One of the following is required for graduation: comprehensive exam, action research, project, or thesis.

Professional Education Common Core (12 sh)
EDF 6602 Issues in Education: Social, Historical & Philosophical Analysis 3
EDF 6218 Current Issues in Student Development & Learning 3
EDF 5404 Introduction to Applied Educational Research Statistics 3
EDF 6481 Educational Research 3

SPECIALIST DEGREE PROGRAMS
This program is designed primarily for professionals who hold positions of leadership in education or who aspire to provide educational leadership. The purpose of the program is to develop and enhance the functional capability of educational leaders. The research component is practitioner-oriented with emphasis on the utilization of research findings for decision making.

The degree in curriculum and instruction is designed primarily for professionals who are involved in designing, developing, and implementing learning experiences for children, adolescents, or adults. Emphasis is upon analyzing personnel needs; improving instructional skills; designing curriculum and instructional strategies; and interpreting, applying, and conducting research appropriate to a particular instructional or learning mode.

Admission
Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission to graduate studies. Additional requirements are the following:

  1. Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Meet any two of the following:
    1. GRE score of 1000,
    2. Master's degree GPA of at least 3.25,
    3. GPA of at least 3.0 on the last 60 semester hours of the bachelor's degree; and
  3. Letter of application to the program describing academic background and scholarly/research interest; educational objectives; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.
The completed application will be reviewed by the graduate program committee. Upon admission, the student will be assigned an advisor.

Degree Requirements
To be eligible for an Ed.S. degree, a student must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be admitted to the program
  2. Submit an approved degree plan which includes at least 36 semester hours.
  3. At least 15 semester hours of all course work in the educational specialist program must be of the 7000 level; at least 9 semester hours of all course work in the curriculum and instruction specialist program must be of 7000 level. The remainder will be at the 5000-6000 level except when specific waivers have been obtained.
  4. Complete degree requirements within seven years from the date of admission.
  5. Be recommended for graduation by the departmental chairperson.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, Ed.S.
Professional Core (15 sh)
EDG 6344 Instructional Management & Technology 3
EDG 6475 Qualitative Research Methods in Education 3
EDF 7407 Educational Research Statistics 3
EDG 7346 Advanced Analysis of Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDF 7685 Educational Foundations: A Philosophical & Multicultural Analysis 3

Educational Leadership Specialization (18 sh)
EDA 7217 Effective Communication 3
EDG 7286 Applied Program Evaluation 3
EDA 7931 Seminar with High Performing Educational Leaders 3
EDA 7423 School Reform: Research to Practice 3
Electives (approved by program advisor & department chair) 6

Research (3 sh)
EDG 7935 Research Seminar 3

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION, Ed.S.
Professional Core (15 sh)
EDG 6344 Instructional Management & Technology 3
EDG 6475 Qualitative Research Methods in Education 3
EDF 7407 Educational Research Statistics 3
EDG 7346 Advanced Analysis of Curriculum & Instruction 3
EDF 7685 Educational Foundations: A Philosophical & Multicultural Analysis 3

Electives (18 sh)
In approved specialization to be individually planned with advisor.

Research (3 sh)
EDG 7935 Research Seminar 3

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Adrienne Turner
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June 13, 1997