Master s Degree Online in Educational Leadership University of Florida College of Education http://education.ufl.edu/edleadership-med/
Welcome Welcome to the Online Master s Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida. We are so glad that you will be joining us. This presentation is designed to share information and resources that will help you become oriented with our program and the university.
Program Overview The online master s program is designed to provide working educational professionals with a degree in educational leadership from a nationally ranked research university. Coursework and experiences are based on the Florida Principal Leadership Standards (FPLS) and prepare candidates for the Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE). Innovative in design and practical in focus, the program includes mentoring and support for practicing school leaders.
As a Student in This Program, You Will Complete an educational leader degree that leads to FL Educational Leadership certification; Apply what you learn in your work setting; Enjoy a flexible schedule designed for practicing professionals; Participate in a professional learning community focused on educational leadership; Collaborate with other professionals in an online learning environment; Develop as an educational leader; Learn about many aspects of educational leadership, including law, finance, administration and policy.
Our Faculty Courses are taught by nationally known faculty and experienced and successful administrators. More information about our faculty can be found at http://education.ufl.edu/educational-leadership/faculty/.
Course Sequence EDA 6192 Educational Leadership 3 credits Spring 2017 EDA 6061 Educational Organization and Administration 3 credits Summer 2017 EDA 6222 Administration of School Personnel 3 credits EDA 6423 Data-Driven Decision Making 3 credits Fall 2017 EDA 6193 Education Leadership: Instruction 3 credits EDA 6232 Public School Law 3 credits EDA 6215 Communication in Educational Leadership 3 credits Spring 2018 EDA 6503 Principalship 3 credits EDA 6242 Public School Finance 3 credits Summer 2018 EDA 6271 Technology Leadership 3 credits EDA 6107 Leading Change 3 credits Fall 2018 EDA 6948 Supervised Practicum in Educational Administration 3 credits Course sequence subject to change.
Course Registration Prior to the beginning of each semester, an e-mail with registration information will be sent to you which includes course numbers and section numbers. Be sure to check your UF Gatorlink e-mail. Registration tips: When registering for a course, enter the section number and not the course number. Under "Add a Section" enter the 4 digit section number. You may also find Dates and Deadlines on the Distance Learning web site: https://education.ufl.edu/coeonline/dates-and-deadlines/
Program Website: Other Resources Other helpful information may be found at the M.Ed. Online Program website: http://education.ufl.edu/edleadership-med/. Students completing the certification program are required to complete an ESOL training requirement. If a (3) credit hour survey course in ESOL has not been completed or documentation of the completion of sixty (60) hours of ESOL district in-service education is not submitted, students are required to take TSL 6700. Documentation should be attached to the Program Plan when submitted if the requirement has been met. LiveText: The College of Education uses a program called LiveText to rate students on certain standards in Educational Leadership courses. Every student who is in the program is required to establish a LiveText account during their first semester in the program and students will receive an e-mail with instructions for establishing the account. Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE): Students enrolled in the Educational Leadership, a state-approved and NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) program, must provide passing scores for all pertinent sections of the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) prior to graduation from the program. Documentation should be sent to the University of Florida (Institution Code: 5812) and to the department at least 60 days prior to the graduation date.
Helpful Websites Student Self Service: https://student.ufl.edu/ houses many useful links: Transcripts Final Grades Holds Financial Services Registration Textbooks Calendars/Deadlines The UF Graduate School: http://graduateschool.ufl.edu/ also has many resources that will be helpful: Academics Graduate Life and Support UF Graduate Student Handbook
Program Contact Information Dr. Linda B. Eldridge, Educational Leadership Program Area Coordinator lindaeldridge@ufl.edu (352) 273-4299 Dr. Bruce E. Mousa, Online Master s Program Coordinator bmousa@ufl.edu (239) 593-9196 Angela Rowe, Program Assistant Graduate Records & Admissions angela@coe.ufl.edu (352) 273-4333
Welcome! Welcome to the University of Florida, the College of Education and Educational Leadership. We will work together to complete your professional goals. Thank you for your involvement.