K-12 Leadership in Educational Administration Doctorate (LEAD)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are all the courses delivered online?
What is a blended class format?
When do classes start?
What is the expected time to completion and what kind of timeline can I expect?
What is the application process like?
What are the equipment requirements and what technical skills are needed for the online classes?
Will any of my existing credits transfer?
Are there any financial aid opportunities, scholarships, or fellowships offered to help students in the LEAD program?
What are the Eligibility Requirements for acceptance into the LEAD program?
When will the next K-12 LEAD cohort start?
What exactly will be the title of the degree?
What are the costs associated with this degree program?
How do I find out more about the LEAD program?
Are all the courses delivered online?
All courses will be delivered in a blended format so most of the sessions will be conducted online, however, up to three times a semester you will be required to travel to the UF campus or other designated location for Saturday class sessions from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
What is a Blended class format?
Blended format refers to courses that are taught both online and face-to-face. All LEAD classes are taught in a blended format.
The K-12 LEAD program starts the Summer Semester 2010.
What is the expected time to completion and what kind of timeline can I expect?
The program plan consists of a structured cohort-based model. Classes each term are pre-determined. Cohort classes are designed specifically for Certification or Executive LEAD programs.
Students will take 2 classes per term (6 credit hrs), Fall, Spring and Summer. Certification students take an additional 1 credit Practicum in their first three semesters. Students finish coursework in 3 years with a 4th year devoted to completing the dissertation.
Elective Courses 11 credit hours
Department Courses 39 credit hours
Research Courses 16 credit hours
Dissertation Hours 24 credit hours
Total 90 Credit Hours
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What is the application process like?
Students must submit applications to both the department and to the university graduate school. For details visit the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.).
Once the applications have been reviewed individuals will be contacted from someone from the department and a telephone interview will be requested to finalize the application process.
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What are the equipment requirements and technical skills needed for the online classes?
Course content and delivery varies by professor, but most courses are managed through an online Learning Management System. Some professors use web conferencing with their students during the class sessions. This is done through a program called Elluminate (www.elluminate.com). To effectively participate in Elluminate class sessions students will need to have administrative privileges on their machine to download software required for the program and a headset with microphone. A high-speed internet connection is strongly recommended. Once admitted to the program, students will be given appropriate assistance with online class setup.
Will any of my existing credits transfer?
Students can expect a maximum of 11 credits from previous coursework to transfer into the LEAD program. Approval for transfer credits will be granted by the applications committee. Regardless of which course credits transfer, all students will be expected to take the full sequence of courses along with their classmates.
Transfer credits will be applied to elective courses only.
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Are there any financial aid opportunities, scholarships, or fellowships offered the help students in the LEAD program?
LEAD students are often sponsored by their school or institution. There are currently no specific scholarships or fellowships for the LEAD program.
What are the Eligibility Requirements for acceptance into the LEAD program?
To apply to the UF graduate school, individuals must have a current GRE score to report (within the last 5 years). To see average GRE scores by degree program for the College of Education visit - http://education.ufl.edu/Leadership/admissions/score.html
A Masters degree is also a requirement for acceptance into the LEAD program.
When will the next K-12 LEAD cohort start?
The upcoming cohorts will begin in Summer 2010. The on campus Ed.D. and Ph.D. degree programs are accepting applications on an annual basis.
What exactly will be the title of the degree?
The degree will be an Ed.D. in Education Leadership with a concentration in K-12 Education.
What are the costs associated with this degree program?
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Current cost information for the LEAD programs can be found at the following site: Distance Education Tuition and Fees
How do I find out more about the LEAD program?
If you have specific questions, email one of the department faculty: Linda Eldridge
To check on the status of you application, contact Angela Rowe at angela@coe.ufl.edu.
*NOTE: The content in this FAQ applies to the K-12 LEAD program.
