Program at a Glance

Program: Master
College(s): College of Community Innovation and Education
Department(s): Ed Ldrshp & Higher Education

In State Tuition
Out of State Tuition

$369.65 per credit hour

$1,276.48 per credit hour

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Develop Your Teaching Expertise with a Master’s in College Teaching and Leadership

UCF’s College Teaching and Leadership track within the Educational Leadership MA program prepares you to excel as both an instructor and academic leader in today’s state college system. Designed for students who want to teach and lead in postsecondary education, this track blends your disciplinary expertise with the leadership, organizational and instructional skills needed to make a real impact in the college classroom.

Through this master’s program, you’ll strengthen your teaching skills in a selected discipline — English, mathematics, sciences, social sciences, ESOL, higher education or other interdisciplinary fields — while gaining insight into how state colleges operate. The coursework explores instructional practices, adult learning theory, curriculum design and higher educational leadership, giving you a solid foundation in delivery high-quality instruction.

You’ll graduate prepared to teach effectively at the state college level and to contribute to program development, student-engagement efforts and instructional leadership initiatives that support high-quality learning experiences. Whether your goal is to become a state college instructor or step into a leadership role, this program helps you build the knowledge and skills required to share the future of higher education.

Spring: November 1
Fall: July 1

Spring: July 1
Fall: January 15

Application deadlines subject to change, see the Graduate Studies website for up-to-date deadlines.

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Career Opportunities

UCF prepares you for life beyond the classroom. Here, you’ll experience a wide range of opportunity, like learning diverse skills from world-renowned faculty to networking with top employers across Central Florida to gaining first-hand experience in internships nearby. Achieve your degree and more as a Knight.