The Division of Diversity Studies and Applied Research offers NCATE accredited M.Ed. degrees in Educational Leadership with specializations in Educational Leadership (certification), Curriculum and Instruction, and Education and Training Management Subspecialty.

The department also offers the NCATE accredited Ed.S. degree with specializations in Educational Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University minimum standards of admission to graduate studies, students are required to provide a letter of intent including the name, address, and phone number of three professional references. The completed application will be reviewed by the department Graduate Admissions Committee.

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

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

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, 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.

APPLIED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
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.

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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. This program is housed in the Division of Technology, Research, and Development.

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

EDUCATION & TRAINING MANAGEMENT SUBSPECIALTY (ETMS)
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, University of Memphis, 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. The ETMS programs are offered by the Division of Administrative Studies.

Specialization Courses (18 sh)
Select one course from each category:

ETMS - APPLIED LEADERSHIP
This ETMS program is offered to cohort groups at NAS Whiting Field. Although not limited to those stationed there, the program is related directly to military applications. The ETMS programs are offered by the Division of Administrative Studies.

Select one course from each of the following categories:

ETMS - INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY EMPHASIS
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. This specialization is housed in the Division of Technology, Research, and Development.

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

ETMS - EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION
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 ETMS programs are offered by the Division of Administrative Studies.

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP (ODL) CERTIFICATION
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 is designed to meet the educational needs of regional place-bound, full-time employed professionals who will be selected from a wide range of educational backgrounds. These backgrounds include but are not limited to public school personnel, community college and university personnel, social and health related personnel, and military personnel. The Ed.S. Program will prepare professionals in the community to assume administrative and leadership positions.

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

The completed application will be reviewed by the Graduate Program Admissions Committee. Upon admission, the student will be assigned an advisor.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SPECIALIZATION

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SPECIALIZATION
Students will select an option within one of the two major areas. The Curriculum and Diversity Studies specialization area is housed in the Division of Diversity Studies and Applied Research. The Instructional Technology Specialization is housed in the Division of Technology, Research, and Development.

The options are as follows: