Preparing Leaders 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.

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About the Programs

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:

On-Campus M.Ed. | Online M.Ed. | On-Campus/Online Ed.S.

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:

On-Campus Ph.D. | Online Ed.D.

Student Testimonials

The faculty in this program are truly top-shelf. The knowledge they share and questions they answer have provided an additional layer of learning. I have enjoyed such a positive working relationship with every professor in this program and quickly realized the benefit of each assignment when I took the practice FELE.

Jan MossEducational Leadership, Online M.Ed.

Despite being in a blended program where most of the coursework occurs online, I feel connected to every resource the UF College of Education has to offer. The knowledgeable staff has been nothing short of encouraging since day one and I feel fortunate to learn from them.

Kevin M. WilsonEducational Leadership, Blended Ed.D.

My experience with faculty and staff in the program has been positive. Professors are timely and thorough with their responses to questions and grading of assignments. I especially appreciate the environment of inclusion for professionals that are not in school leadership.

Marili AlvaradoEducational Leadership, Blended Ed.D.

Preparing Leaders and Shaping Policy

About the Programs

Master’s and Specialist Programs

Doctoral Programs

Student Testimonials

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