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Online M.Ed. \u2013 School Leadership Track<\/h1>\n

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Earn your master\u2019s in educational leadership online in Florida and prepare for certification as a school or district leader in this state or beyond. We uniquely designed our school leadership track to offer working professionals across the country an online master’s in educational leadership from one of the nation’s top online graduate education programs. Students who take the typical course load can complete the program in just two years.<\/p>\n

Graduates of this program are prepared for future school and district leadership positions of leadership at the school and district levels. The school leadership track offers the opportunity to earn eligibility for Florida Level 1 Educational Leadership certification, which is required to become an assistant principal or principal in Florida public schools.<\/p>\n

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Program Overview<\/h2>\n
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Aspiring school leaders can pursue Florida Department of Education certification for public school leadership roles or explore pathways for leadership in private, charter, microschools, and out-of-state environments while enrolled in this program. We prepare leaders to be visionaries who partner with students, families, and communities to innovate and lead in a changing educational environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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