UT Announces Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership

The University of Tampa has announced it will begin offering a master’s degree in educational leadership, targeting teachers who seek a career in educational administration, starting Spring 2017.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will provide students with the necessary credentials to become a school administrator, district-level leader or school leader. The coursework supports classroom teaching, school leadership capacity and advancement in the school system. Plus, candidates will experience practical and relevant learning opportunities through mentorships, networking and embedded internships.

The program caters to working professionals by offering flexible scheduling options such as traditional, weekend and hybrid instructional models. Candidates can complete the program in as little as twelve months, with the majority of the coursework being completed during the summer.

The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program specializes in curriculum geared towards the goals and state standards of principal leadership. All courses prepare candidates for the FELE, which is a certification requirement to become a school leader in Florida.

Adrianne Wilson, UT assistant professor of education and coordinator of the program, said the program is one of a kind because “many of the courses will be taught by leading school administrators and school leaders in Hillsborough and all surrounding school districts,” she said.

Topics of study will include:

Instructional Leadership
Organizational Leadership, Safety and Decision Making
Human Resources, Recruitment, Development and Retention
Curriculum and Achievement
Communication and Technology for School Leaders

Candidates for the program must have at least three years of classroom teaching experience and possess a valid teaching certificate.

For more information, see www.ut.edu/med/leadership. Questions about the program may be addressed to Wilson at awilson@ut.edu.