The Master of Science Educational Leadership program is designed to prepare students
for roles in school leadership positions. The program incorporates academic coursework
with practitioner-based experience to provide students with the most effective educational
experience.
Successful completers of the program will be eligible and prepared to seek leadership
certification from the state of Florida by completing the Florida Educational Leadership
Examination, FELE. A master’s degree in educational leadership and success on the
FELE is the pathway to becoming assistant principals and principals in Florida public
schools.
Additionally, candidates with a master’s degree in educational leadership are eligible
for positions in public and private schools as:
District administrators
Instructional specialist
Curriculum coordinators
Instructional coaches
Dean of students
University registrars
Program Details
Distinctively PBA
The School of Education & Behavioral Studies is well-known throughout Florida and
as such, has established solid partnerships with school districts and other organizations
for meaningful hands-on student teaching and clinical opportunities. Our Christ-centered
approach to teaching and learning will deepen your outlook on your chosen profession
and the impact you can have on others. And our innovative range of programs, from
education to athletic training, results in a dynamic range of students learning together
and collaborating daily.
Admissions Requirements
Earn a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
Achieve an undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale with exceptions
Submit:
Online application and application fee
Official transcript from college/university where bachelor's degree was conferred
Two confidential leadership recommendation forms
Enrollment essays (written on site or submitted electronically)
Resume
Currently employed in a school system and a minimum 2 years teaching experience
School Sponsorship Commitment Form
Learn more about your classes and requirements in the course catalog.