Educational Leadership - Administration Online Programs

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• Fall and Spring Admissions

Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

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Application Questions: Linda Lyons

Academic Support Assistant Tel: 850-644-7077

Educational Leadership/Administration Online Programs

The Florida State University College of Education

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP / ADMINISTRATION – DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & POLICY STUDIES EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP / ADMINISTRATION The Educational Leadership / Administration program develops and enhances dynamic, high-performing leadership for the renewal and improvement of schools. The program is designed to prepare aspiring school leaders with the skills and knowledge for effective school leadership that improves student achievement.

PROGRAM FEATURES

There are three programs in EDA: Modified (certification only); Master’s of Science degree; Specialist degree. All three programs include: • Coursework that leads to Florida’s Level I Educational Leadership certification • Fully online program (one Face-to-Face Orientation required) • Two-year cohort model • Admissions Fall and Spring semesters • Opportunity to advance your career goals while working full time • Faculty experience in K-12 Schools

“The flexibility of the online platform combined with rigorous academic and practical coursework provides a comprehensive and invaluable educational experience.”

-Carolyn McAlister

2009 Alumna and Current Program Director of the Professional Development Department for Okaloosa County School District, Florida

ADMISSIONS

COURSEWORK Required Core (27 Credits)

PROGRAM DEADLINES Fall Admission – June 1 Spring Admission – October 1

• EDA 5942 Practical Experiences in Educational

Leadership EDA 5508 Teacher Leadership and Development EDA 5423 Data Driven School Improvement EDA 5507 Planning Effective Instruction EDA 5504 Instructional Leadership EDA 5503 The Principalship EDA 5232 Legal Aspects EDA 5191 Leadership for Diversity EDA 5219 Resource Management for Educational Leaders • EDA 8967 Comprehensive Exam/Portfolio

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MODIFIED (CERTIFICATION): 27 Credits Required Core Only Completion of the Modified Program does NOT culminate in a degree.

MASTER’S DEGREE: 36 Credits Required Core + Choose Three Electives: • • • • •

EDF 5887 Multicultural Education EDA 5069 Ethics in Education EDA 5931 Teacher Leadership EDA 5501 Assistant Principal CGS 5310 Technology and Communication in Schools • EDA 5931: Leadership and Change • EDA 5192: Educational Leadership

SPECIALIST: 36 Credits Required Core + Two Specialist Core + One Elective: • EDF 5461 Introduction to Program Evaluation • EDA 5231 Application of Policy in Schools • One Elective: See Above Choices

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Strong letter of intent A curriculum vita All official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended Three (3) letters of recommendation on official letterhead from a supervisor or school administrator General application for admissions

submitted online at admissions.fsu.edu/ graduate

MODIFIED (CERTIFICATION): General Requirements plus: • Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited institution MASTER’S DEGREE General Requirements plus: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • A competitive score on the GRE SPECIALIST General Requirements plus: • Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from accredited institutions • A competitive score on the GRE