Master’s and Specialist Programs
On-Campus M.Ed.
This program is ideal for students to learn from and network with faculty and professionals, while gaining experience through an assistantship, practicum, and field experience. This program includes the option to earn eligibility for Florida Level 1 Educational Leadership certification.
Graduates of this program are prepared for future school and district leadership positions of leadership at the school and district levels.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load: 6 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time: Full-time/Part-time
- Application Deadline: July 1*
- Average Class Size: 10-15 Students
- Program Completion: ~2 years
*Domestic students only. International student deadline is March 15.
Online M.Ed.
This program is ideal for working professionals from across the country who want to earn a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from one of nation’s top online graduate education programs. This program includes the option to earn eligibility for Florida Level 1 Educational Leadership certification.
Graduates of this program are prepared for future school and district leadership positions of leadership at the school and district levels.
- Entry: Spring/Summer/Fall
- Typical course load: 6 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time: Full-time/Part-time
- Application Deadline: February 15th (Summer), July 1 (Fall), and October 15th (Spring)
- Average Class Size: 10-15 Students
- Program Completion: ~2 years
On-Campus Ed.S.
This program is ideal for students who already have a master’s degree but want to advance their career through additional coursework with UF’s faculty, while gaining experience through an assistantship, practicum, and field experience. This program includes the option to earn eligibility for Florida Level 1 Educational Leadership certification.
Graduates of this program are prepared for future school and district leadership positions of leadership at the school and district levels. This program is available fully on-campus, fully online; or any combination of the two delivery models.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load:6 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time:Full-time/Part-time
- Application Deadline: March 15 (Fall)
- Average Class Size:10-15 students
- Program Completion:~3 years
Doctoral Programs
On-Campus Ph.D.
This program is ideal for future faculty members and school leaders looking to engage in the scholarship and development of a research agenda.
Graduates of this program work in a variety of state policy, research, and teaching positions within state education agencies and postsecondary institutions throughout the United States and abroad.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load: Varies
- Full-time/Part-time: Full-time/Part-time
- Application Deadline: January 31st (Priority); March 15th (Final) for Fall Admission
- Average Class Size: 10-15 Students
- Program Completion: ~4 years
Online Ed.D.
This program is ideal for individuals seeking an alternative to the on-campus experience, greater flexibility in scheduling and an opportunity to be involved in a nationally recognized program area at a distance from campus. Online Ed.D. students take a mix of research, leadership, and policy coursework and complete a dissertation. The online Ed.D. program includes two synchronous virtual meetings per semester and asynchronous coursework.
Graduates of this program are prepared for future positions in research, leadership, and policy at the district, state and national levels as well as positions in academia.
- Entry: Fall
- Typical course load: 6 credits/semester
- Full-time/Part-time: Part-time
- Application Deadline: March 15 (Fall)
- Average Class Size: 15-20 Students
- Program Completion: ~4 years
