Educational Leadership
- Master of Education | 1-Year Program | Face-to-Face | Saturday Classes
Stetson University’s Educational Leadship program will help you build the qualifications needed for roles such as dean, assistant principal, principal, instructional coach and program director. The program is designed to help you apply theory to practice and focuses on current content and hands on experiences that prepare you to pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE).
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Why Educational Leadership at Stetson University?
The Educational Leadship program is built on cohort learning, which encourages you to form meaningful connections with principals, administrators, and peers in your group. You will develop the knowledge, skills, and professional and ethical dispositions needed to become a reflective practitioner, a collaborative instructional leader, a facilitative change agent, and someone who responds effectively to diversity. A modified, non degree certification option is also available and can be completed in two semesters if you already hold a master’s degree.
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"All the lessons have been relevant to what I do in my job as a middle school dean. I have been able to take back what I learn and apply it to my daily work."
Presley Dershimer MEd
"Your professors really take an interest in you and who you want to be as a leader in education. They tailor their instructions to fit you and your style of learning."
Michelle Potter MEd
Career Outcomes
As a student in Stetson University's Educational Leadership graduate program, you can significantly elevate your career potential. Holding a master's degree and Principalship Certification typically results in higher salaries compared to those holding only a bachelor's degree. Graduates from this program often step into roles such as assistant principals, associate superintendents, superintendents, deans, district-level administrators, state and federal leadership officials, academic coaches, and assessment and testing coordinators.
Stetson University students and graduates highly regard our esteemed faculty in the Department of Education. They are eager to engage with prospective students. You can request an appointment with a graduate faculty member through our Office of Graduate Admissions.
- D. Elise Gruber, EdD, University of Florida
- Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Amy Smith, PhD, University of Colorado
- Debra Touchton, PhD, University of South Florida
- Dywayne Hinds, EdD, University of South Florida; Pinellas County Schools
- Pam Moore, MA, University of South Florida; Pinellas County Schools (retired)
- Drew Olson, EdD, University of South Florida
- Mickey Reynolds, EdD, University of Central Florida; Seminole County Schools
For up-to-date information about admission and program requirements, check the university catalog.
Master's Program of Study
- 180-hour educational leadership internship experience in your school
- Action Research Project
- Skills and knowledge necessary to pass the FELE required for certification as an administrator
Modified Program of Study
- 90-hour educational leadership internship experience in your school
- Skills and knowledge necessary to pass the FELE required for certification as an administrator
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