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 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 principal 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 2015 EDA 6061 Educational Organization and Administration 3 credits Summer 2015 EDA 6423 Data-Driven Decision Making 3 credits EDA 6222 Administration of School Personnel 3 credits Fall 2015 EDA 6193 Education Leadership: Instruction 3 credits EDA 6232 Public School Law 3 credits EDA 6215 Communication in Educational Leadership 3 credits Spring 2016 EDA 6503 Principalship 3 credits EDA 6271 Technology Leadership 3 credits Summer 2016 EDA 6242 Public School Finance 3 credits EDA 6948 Supervised Practice in School Administration 3 credits Fall 2016 EDA 6107 Leading Change 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 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.! In order to assist you through the registration process we recommend that you review the tutorial link noted below: https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/tutorials/! You may also find Dates and Deadlines on the Distance Learning web site: https://education.ufl.edu/distance-learning/dates-anddeadlines/
Program Website: Other Resources! Other helpful information may be found at the M.Ed. Online Program website: http://education.ufl.edu/edleadership-med.! **NOTE TO APPLICANTS EXPECTING TO EARN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEGREE WITH PRINCIPAL CERTIFICATION: Those completing the certification program are required to complete an ESOL training requirement. If you have not completed a (3) credit hour survey course in ESOL or do not have documentation of the completion of sixty (60) hours of ESOL district in-service education, you will be required to take TSL 6700. You should attach documentation to the program plan, when submitted, if the requirement has been met.! 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 your graduation date.
Helpful Websites! ISIS: www.isis.ufl.edu (UF s Integrated Student Information System) 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 may be helpful:! Academics! Student Life and Support! Graduate Student Handbook: http://www.graduateschool.ufl.edu/student-life-and-support/studenthandbook
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.