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WHY CHOOSE THE FLORIDA STATE

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION?

• Quality, award-winning faculty and degree programs. • Among the top 20 schools nationally in doctoral degrees awarded and papers presented to the American Educational Research Association. • Accredited since 1954 by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). • More than half the enrollment in the College’s four departments are graduate students. • Graduates are educational leaders in colleges, schools, school districts, business, and government agencies. • Fall and Spring Admissions • Fellowships and financial aid programs are available.

For further information please visit our web site

http://www.coe.fsu.edu/EDA

Program ContaCts

Program Inquiries:Miz Cobb

Graduate AssistantTel: 850-644-8176

coe-elp@admin.fsu.edu Application Questions:

Linda LyonsAcademic Support Assistant

Tel: 850-644-7077

Educational Leadership/ Administration

Online Programs

The Florida State University College of EducationEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP / ADMINISTRATION – DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP & POLICY STUDIES

COURSEWORK

Required Core (27 Credits)

• 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

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

MASTER’S DEGREE: 36 CreditsRequired 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 CreditsRequired Core + Two Specialist Core + One Elective:

• EDF 5461 Introduction to Program Evaluation • EDA 5231 Application of Policy in Schools • One Elective: See Above Choices

ADMISSIONS

PROGRAM DEADLINES Fall Admission – June 1

Spring Admission – October 1

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 DEGREEGeneral Requirements plus:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution • A competitive score on the GRE

SPECIALISTGeneral Requirements plus:

• Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from accredited institutions • A competitive score on the GRE

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 McAlister2009 Alumna and Current Program Director of the Professional Development Department for Okaloosa County School District,

Florida