CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Those who seek approved degree program certification in educational leadership must:

1. Submit GRE scores at the time of application.
2. Complete all degree requirements of the approved program;
3. Hold or be eligible for the Florida teaching certificate or its equivalent from another state; and
4. Have successfully completed at least three years teaching experience in elementary and/or secondary school.

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, in-service 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.

Area of Emphasis (6 sh)
Candidates must select an area of emphasis and pursue that area in these two courses. Areas of emphasis: Early Childhood/Primary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary School Education, and Exceptional Student Education.

This option to the Educational Leadership Program was a result of a request made by local area school superintendents. The major purpose of this option is to prepare potential leaders to lead at-risk populated schools. This is a collaborative agreement stating that students who meet the admission criteria are to be recruited by the participating school districts.

Area of Emphasis (6 sh)
Candidates must select an area of emphasis and pursue that area in these two courses. Areas of emphasis: Early Childhood/Primary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary School Education, and Exceptional Student Education.

This program is designed for professionals serving as elementary, middle, and secondary classroom teachers. Participants generally will be individuals holding teaching credentials and having a bachelors degree in education. Emphasis is on analyzing personal needs, improving instructional skills, managing the classroom, designing curricula and instructional packages, formulating and evaluating instructional strategies, and conducting research appropriate to one's instructional role.

Curriculum and Development Electives (12 sh)
In consultation with advisor, select 12 semester hours of education electives.

This program is designed for professionals serving in organizational settings other than K-12 school settings (i.e., military, community college, human services). Emphasis is on analyzing personal needs, improving instructional skills, managing the classroom, designing curricula and instructional packages, formulating and evaluating instructional strategies, and conducting research appropriate to one's instructional role.

Instructional Development Electives (9 sh)
In consultation with advisor, select 9 semester hours of electives in education or related disciplines.

The 36 semester hour program is designed for military officers and others interested in working in training in the military, business, and industry. It is offered through an interinstitutional 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 Division of Administrative Studies 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.

This ETMS program is offered to cohort groups at NAS Whiting Field. Although not limited to those stationed there, the program's application is related directly to military applications.

Select one course from each of the following categories:

Students from PreK-12, community colleges, business and industry, and the military interested in the application of instructional technology for education and training can select the Instructional Technology emphasis within the ETMS program. The option emphasizes emerging technology applications such as web-based instruction, multimedia design, and distance learning with a strong focus on instructional systems design, planning, and change. Two focus areas, technology leadership and technology integration can be selected for individual student area of emphasis.

Technology Showcase (0 sh)
During the last semester of enrollment, students will participate in a technology showcase scheduled by the department chairperson.

This specialization is designed for those individuals, particularly military officers, who are more interested in the management aspects of military training rather than the curriculum development aspects of the program.

The Organizational Development Leadership (ODL) Certificate can be obtained from the Management Department by including the management courses listed (MAN 5237, MAN 5542, MAN 6156, MAN 6285) plus the following six semester hours: MAN 6288 Pro-Sem in OD (3 sh) and MAN 6943 Management Internship (3 sh). The addition of these six semester hours results in a 42 sh program.

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 on 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.

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 leadership program must be at the 7000 level; at least 9 semester hours of all course work in the curriculum and instruction specialist program must be at the 7000 level. The remainder will be at the 5000-6000 level except when specific waivers have been obtained.
4. Submit GRE scores, if not on record, by the end of the first semester of study.
5. Complete degree requirements within seven years from the date of admission.
6. Be recommended for graduation by the division chairperson.