Leading Change and Shaping Policy
From practice and leadership to research and policy, Educational Leadership and Policy programs at the University of Florida prepare school leaders to shape the future of K-12 education and researchers to inform policy and practice. With on-campus, online, and blended programs, we have a degree path that meets your needs. Learn more about your options below, or contact us with your questions.
Our top-ranking programs prepare students to tackle today’s largest issues head on, in an interactive, flexible, collaborative environment. Wherever you want to go, our accomplished faculty are here for you – to help you take the next step in advancing your career in the K-12 education system.
Top-Ranked Graduate Programs
Nation’s Top-Ranked Program
The UF
Educational Leadership program is the nation’s number one ranked graduate program for online education in Education Administration by US News. With an on-campus PhD specializing in education policy, a fully online doctoral program (LEAD EdD), and both online and on-campus master’s and specialists programs, the University of Florida is the leader in preparing researchers, policymakers, and future school leaders.
Master’s and Specialist Programs
These programs are designed to prepare students to enter school leadership positions. Administration-based, this program integrates academic coursework with practitioner-based experience. Graduates go on to take on leadership roles in schools and school districts. Program options include:
Doctoral Programs
These research-based, nationally-recognized programs prepare school leaders for leadership positions in K-12 education and academic positions in higher education. These programs integrate coursework with high-quality scholarship that aims to advance empirical knowledge within the field. Graduates go on to become skilled leaders at district, state, and national levels as well as college professors. Program options include:
Prospective Student Admissions Info Session
Join UF Educational Leadership for a Live Webinar for Prospective Students
October 4th, 4:00-4:30PM
Meet with Educational Leadership program faculty. Learn about master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs. Get an overview of the admissions process.
Register for the prospective student webinar.
