Modified Educational Leadership
Now is the time to turn your aspirations of an administrative career in P-12 education into reality. Pursue certification at Stetson University to enhance your leadership skills, curriculum development expertise, legal and financial management knowledge, and effectiveness in working with linguistically, culturally and racially diverse student populations.
Why Modified Educational Leadership at Stetson University?
Join Stetson's Modified Educational Leadership program to prepare yourself for roles such as dean, assistant principal, principal, program director, instructional coach, and state education-level positions. This program emphasizes applying theory to practice and offers contemporary content that prepares you to pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination.
Unlike our master's degree in Educational Leadership, the Modified program requires a previously earned master's degree for eligibility. Tailored for educational professionals, this research and competency-based program consists of a 19-credit schedule designed to accommodate your work and personal commitments. Even if you already hold a master's degree, you can still pursue an additional master's degree through our degree-seeking program.
Our programs foster cohort learning, enabling you to cultivate meaningful relationships with principals, administrators, and peers. You'll develop the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations necessary to be a reflective practitioner, collaborative leader, catalyst for change and advocate for diversity in education.
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Stetson professors “definitely put me on the map for this nomination” and " fueled my flame for advocating for underrepresented groups.”
Madison Miller '21 MEd Educational Leadership, upon being named the 2022 Volusia County Teacher of the Year
Stetson’s Educational Leadership graduate program and faculty instilled the importance of working with “human capital – and there’s nothing more precious than that.”
Benjamin Wyatt Carter '17 MEd Educational Leadership
Career Outcomes
With a master's degree and principalship certification, you can earn higher salaries than those with only a bachelor's degree. Graduates often secure positions such as assistant principals, superintendents, deans, district-level administrators, state and federal leaders, academic coaches, and assessment coordinators.
In Stetson's Educational Leadership graduate program, you'll complete a 180-hour internship over three semesters at your school site. This hands-on experience includes coaching from experienced administrators and support from Stetson faculty. Under supervision, you'll perform administrative duties, bridging theory with real-world practice to meet Florida Principal Standards and FELE Competencies for state professional licensure or certification.
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Raisa Ankeny, PhD, New Mexico State University
- Chris Colwell, EdD, University of Central Florida
- Patrick Coggins, PhD, University of Connecticut
- Glen Epley, PhD, Duke University
- 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
- Dan Evans, EdD, University of South Florida; Pinellas County Schools (retired)
- Kristine Grant, JD, Stetson University College of Law
- 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; Volusia County Schools
- Mickey Reynolds, EdD, University of Central Florida; Seminole County Schools
As a part of Stetson's Educational Leadership graduate program, degree-seeking students complete 180 hours of an Educational Leadership internship experience at their school site during three semesters. This experience provides students with hands-on coaching from experienced school administrators and support from Stetson faculty members.
The Leadership Candidate performs administrative/leadership duties under the supervision of a school-based principal. The internship is a practical learning experience open only to advanced graduate students in Educational Leadership. It is designed for reflective practitioners to bridge the gap between principles and theory and real-world experiences.
The internship experience and seminars provide students with an understanding of the Florida Principal Standards and the Competencies of the FELE, required for graduation and state certification.
Students must meet General Education Requirements in addition to specific requirements within the major area of study.
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