Developing the next generation of education leaders and policy researchers

UF Educational Leadership & Policy Graduate Programs Info Session

Thursday, December 7th | 4:00-4:30 P.M. EDT

Learn more about UF’s master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs

Our top-ranking programs prepare students to tackle today’s largest issues head on, in an interactive, flexible, collaborative environment. UF Educational Leadership & Policy is one of the nation’s leading programs in the field and is housed in the top-ranked College of Education for online graduate studies. 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.

The on-campus and online MEd and EdS programs train future school leaders and those who wish to make an impact in government, non-profit, and advocacy organizations with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s K-12 learners. The on-campus PhD program offers a concentration in education policy with fully-funded research assistantships to conduct research alongside faculty while the online EdD program provides leaders working in education with the research and leadership training to further their organization’s goals. Programs prepare leaders and policy researchers to further scholarly research and improve policy and practice in schools.

Educational Leadership & Policy Programs Info Session

Thursday, December 7th, 4:00—4:30 p.m.

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Education Leadership & Policy Program Overview

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 for assistantships); March 15th (Final)
Average Class Size: 10-15 Students
Program Completion: ~4 years

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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.

Graduates of this program are prepared for future positions of leadership at the district, state and national levels.

Entry: Fall
Typical course load: 6 credits/semester
Full-time/Part-time: Part-time
Application Deadline: March 15
Average Class Size: 15-20 Students
Program Completion: ~4 years

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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 the Florida Principal’s 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: 6-9 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.

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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 the Florida Principal’s 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

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On-Campus and Online 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 the Florida Principal’s 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:6-9 credits/semester
Full-time/Part-time:Full-time/Part-time
Application Deadline: March 15
Average Class Size:10-15 students
Program Completion:~3 years

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About UF College of Education

The College of Education at the University of Florida, founded in 1906, has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last five years and, overall, is ranked 12th nationally among public graduate colleges of education (U.S. News & World Report). Two of the College’s academic programs occupy top-20 spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (2nd) and Special Education (5th). Our Teachers, Schools and Society Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction was named as the 2020 Program of the Year by the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED). The College’s educator preparation programs have been continuously accredited by NCATE and CAEP since 1954. However, teaching is just one of several areas of study from which UF education students can choose. More than 3000 students are enrolled on campus and online in 29 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs and concentration areas, within nine academic specialties: K-12 Curriculum and Instruction • Counseling and Counselor Education • Early Childhood Education • Educational Leadership • Higher Education Administration • Research and Evaluation Methods • School Psychology • Special Education • Student Personnel in Higher Education.

The college is immersed in three of UF’s designated priority research areas in UF’s state-funded Preeminence initiative—early childhood studies, precision learning, and analysis of learning analytics. The college has 108 full-time faculty members with distinguished records in teaching, research and service. Faculty researchers last year held more than $107.5 Million worth in awards supporting studies and projects addressing education’s most critical issues. Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarship—often conducted in partnership with other UF colleges, school districts and communities across the state and nation—are yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in today’s changing world, starting with our youngest learners. To sustain the college’s innovative edge deep into the 21st century, heightened emphasis on emerging technologies, advanced graduate studies and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrow’s leaders in all education disciplines.

Almost 30,000 UF “EduGator” alumni are located throughout the world. Will you be the next EduGator?

Developing the next generation of education leaders and policy researchers

UF Educational Leadership & Policy Graduate Programs Info Session

Thursday, December 7th | 4:00-4:30 P.M. EDT

Learn more about UF’s master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs

Educational Leadership & Policy Programs Info Session

Register for the online info session

Education Leadership & Policy Program Overview

Doctoral Programs

On-Campus Ph.D.

Online Ed.D.

Master’s and Specialist Programs

On-Campus M.Ed.

Online M.Ed.

On-Campus and Online Ed.S.

About UF College of Education

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