Programs offered at both DeLand and Celebration campuses

Specialist in Education & Curriculum & Instruction - Total Hours 30
Specialist in Education--Educational Leadership - Total Hours Vary*

Dr. Elizabeth Heins - Program Advisor
Dr. Debra Touchton - Educational Leadership Advisor

This program fosters educational renewal of educational leaders through self-directed reflection and critical analysis of the global scope of education. At the present level, the guiding philosophical perspective is that of facilitative change. Underlying this belief is a commitment to foster the candidate's ability to reflect, analyze and change the educational process for the betterment of all students.

This is a flexible program providing the student with a core of required courses and 12 hours of specialization courses. Most core courses are held on Saturdays while specialization courses may be offered on Saturdays and/or weekday nights. Please see advisor for specific program offerings.

Core courses: (18 hours)

En 647 Communication for Educators (3)
En 650 Seminar: Education in an Era of Challenge (3)
En 663 Psychology of Instruction (3)
En 665 Utilizing Educational Research (3)
En 667 Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3)
En 685 Directed Studies (3)

Specialization Courses:
The student is expected to select specialization courses from English, Exceptional Student Education, Reading Education, or Educational Leadership. These courses must be approved by the student's academic advisor/ advisors in advance.

12 hours minimum

*Students seeking certification in Educational Leadership must complete 18 hours of Educational Leadership coursework in addition to the specialist core.