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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Master's
College(s)
College of Community Innovation and Education
30
Credit Hours

Harness modern instructional practices and spearhead change.

The world of education is dynamic, and it requires bold leadership to continue to advance. With an ever-changing landscape that demands constant innovation and positive change, a higher degree in educational leadership will allow you to solve big problems and transform lives.

When you earn your online master’s in educational leadership from UCF Online, you’ll use your insight, research and knowledge to weigh in on the shifting paradigms within the field. This program will equip you with the distinct skills you need to emerge as a true leader, including an understanding of contemporary concerns, evaluation practices, diversity in education, legal aspects of school operation and more.

Regardless of whether you’re establishing your career within charter and private schools, corporate human resource environments, museums and experiential learning settings, or any other context, you’ll be prepared to step into a dynamic role on the forefront of transformative educational growth. You can complete your degree from UCF Online in as little as two years. Get started today.

This program does not lead to Florida Educational Leadership Administration Certification Level 1.

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Highlights

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No GRE Required
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Complete your degree in as little as 2 years, full time

Application Deadlines

Spring
December 1
Summer
April 1
Fall
July 1

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Course Overview

Leadership in Educational Organizations

This course addresses leadership, organization, and administrative knowledge and skills needed by leaders, directors, and management.

This course includes up to date national laws, legal cases, and federal policies related to personnel, students, and education organizations.

Addressed in this course are leadership for learning, teaching, data analysis, communication, and decision making across geographic boundaries.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Interpret law and policies focusing on different education settings.
  • Understand and manage education funding.
  • Recruit and retain high quality education professionals.

Career Projections

42,000

Annual Job
Openings

4.18%

Job Growth
Between
2019 - 2029

Source: Lightcast™ . 2023

Career Opportunities

  • College Provost
  • Dean of Students
  • District Administrator
  • Instructional Coordinator
  • Human Resources Administrator