Educational Leadership
Graduate Program Coordinator: K. Murray
RP 215, (407) 384-2191
E-mail: murray@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Application Deadlines
| Fall admission | July 15 |
| Spring admission | December 1 |
| Summer admission | April 15 |
Two master's degree programs are offered in Educational Leadership: the Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) and the Master of Arts Degree (M.A.). The purpose of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is to prepare individuals for leadership positions and administrative careers in education. The M.A. options are designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in student personnel administration in higher education and education-related fields. The M.A. options do not fulfill state certification requirements.
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) is a 39-semester-hour program of study applicable toward Florida Educational Leadership Certification that is designed to provide the theoretical and conceptual knowledge base required for principalship and for Florida Level I Educational Leadership Certification. Courses required in the program address the eight competency domains specified by the Florida Department of Education and included in the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE). Educational Leadership Certification is subject to Florida Department of Education approval. An M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or its equivalent, three years of teaching experience, and successful completion of the Florida Educational Leadership Examination are required by the state of Florida for certification in Educational Leadership.
Modified Leadership Core Program
If an individual holds a graduate degree with a major other than educational administration, administration, and supervision or educational leadership, certification may be obtained through completion of an approved modified program in educational leadership. The UCF modified program consists of the eight courses in Area B of the Specialization of the Educational Leadership M.Ed. degree and where appropriate (Area C) Program Emphasis. The Educational Leadership graduate program coordinator should be contacted to request an evaluation of prior graduate course work (required for admission into the program).Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.—39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core—9 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 hours)
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 hours)
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 hours)
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American Education (3 hours)
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 hours)
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education (3 hours)
Area B: Specialization—24 Semester Hours
It is recommended that these courses be taken in the following sequence:
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration of Schools (3 hours)
EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operation (3 hours)
EDA 6240 Educational Financial Affairs (3 hours)
EDA 6260 Educational Systems Planning and Management (3 hours)
EDA 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational Leadership (3 hours)
EDA 6946 Graduate Internship (3 hours)*
EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I (3 hours)
EDS 6130 Educational Supervisory Practices II (3 hours)
Area C: Program Emphasis—6 Semester Hours
EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization** (3 hours)
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry** (3 hours)
* Students must have teaching experience to complete the internship.
** Both curriculum courses must be taken at one level (e.g., elementary, middle,
high school, or exceptional education). The level must be indicated on the program.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Minimum hours required for M.A.—42 Semester Hours
Area A: Core—15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 hours)
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 hours)
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American Education (3 hours)
OR
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 hours)
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data (3 hours)
OR
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 hours)
EDA 6909 Research Report (2,1 hours)
Area B: Specialization—9 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)
Area C: Administration—18 Semester Hours
It is recommended that these courses be taken in the following sequence:
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration of Schools (required) (3 hours)
EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I (3 hours)
OR
EDS 6130 Educational Supervisory Practices II (3 hours)
EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operation (3 hours)
EDA 6240 Educational Financial Affairs (3 hours)
EDA 6260 Educational Systems Planning and Management (3 hours)
EDA 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational Leadership (required) (3 hours)
Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education Track
Minimum hours required for M.A.—39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core—6 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 hours)
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 hours)
OR
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data (3 hours)
Area B: Specialization—24 Semester Hours
EDA 6540 Organization and Administration of Higher Education (3 hours)
EDH 6065 History and Philosophy of Higher Education (3 hours)
EDH 6505 Finance in Higher Education (3 hours)
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality (3 hours)
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues (3 hours)
SDS 6040 Student Personnel Services in Higher Education (3 hours)
SDS 6330 Career Development (3 hours)
SDS 6624 The College Community and the Student (3 hours)
Area C: Electives—6 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)
Area D: Professional Field Experience—3 Semester Hours
EDH 6946 Higher Education Internship (3 hours)
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