Master of Education in Educational Leadership

You have already proven yourself in the classroom. The application is your chance to show you are ready to lead, and our graduate admissions team and program coordinator will help you put it together.

Here is what a complete application includes:

• A completed graduate application form
• A resume or CV of your educational, professional, and work experience
• An official transcript verifying a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a composite score of 297 on the GRE
• A current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate (certificate number or a copy)
• FLDOE Leadership Potential Form completed by your supervisor
• Your two most recent performance evaluations, showing a rating of effective or higher on the Performance of Students and Instructional Practice sections
• A personal statement of your goals and expectations for a graduate degree

Not sure whether you have everything together? Reach out to Kimmy Diallo, your admission counselor and advisor. She will walk through your background with you and tell you the next step.

The Master of Education in Educational Leadership curriculum is designed to prepare aspiring school leaders to create meaningful, lasting impact in their schools and communities. Through coursework grounded in ethical leadership and professional standards, candidates develop the knowledge and skills to lead with integrity, foster a shared vision for student success, and build strong partnerships with families, educators, and community stakeholders.

The program emphasizes strategic decision-making, effective school operations, continuous improvement, and the development of safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environments. Students also learn to strengthen instructional leadership by building the professional capacity of teachers, mentoring future leaders, and using collaborative communication to promote the academic success and well-being of every student.

Florida-Approved and FELE-Aligned

FSC’s MEd in Educational Leadership is a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) state-approved Educational Leadership program. The curriculum addresses the Florida Educational Leadership Standards (FELS) and the competencies and indicators of the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE). Graduates pass all components of the FELE and qualify for a Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate in Educational Leadership.

Leadership Experience Built In

Rather than a single end-of-program internship, leadership experiences are woven into each course. You will practice in real school settings throughout the program, with feedback from both a school administrator mentor and your professor, so the work you do in class translates immediately to the work you do on campus.

MEd in Educational Leadership Degree Requirements

Coursework is delivered in a hybrid format that combines online learning with on-campus sessions, designed around the schedule of a full-time educator. The accelerated structure integrates required clinical experiences into each semester, so you can finish in as few as five semesters.

Required Courses - 36 hours

EDU 6100	Strategic Leadership
EDU 6150	School Operations, Management, and Safety
EDU 6200	Educational Law and Ethics
EDU 6300	Cultivating a Supportive School Community
EDU 6945	Transforming Curriculum and Instruction Through Reading
EDU 6450	Building Professional Capacity
EDU 6550	Evidence-Based Decision-Making
EDU 6600	School Finance, Budgeting, and Resource Allocation
EDU 6700	Instructional Leadership

Program Total - 36 hours

Tuition per Credit Hour: $490

Technology Fee per Semester: $25 to $100 (based on credit hours enrolled)

Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit: $250 (upon acceptance, applied toward your first semester tuition balance)

The program is hybrid, combining online courses with a limited number of on-campus Saturday sessions that run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exact mix of online and on-campus courses is set by the program.

Yes. Students maintain a 3.0 GPA, complete all coursework, and pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) to graduate from this state-approved program and apply for Level 1 certification.

Clinical experiences are integrated into every course. You receive feedback on each one from both a school administrator mentor and your professor.

Your academic advisor helps you register each semester and makes sure you are completing every requirement along the way.

The program prepares you for school-based and district-level leadership positions.