Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Educational Specialist (EdS) degree in Educational Leadership challenges practicing PK-16 educators to transform learning institutions. Graduates of the program will develop the capacity to communicate effectively with diverse populations, build effective partnerships with stakeholder groups, and foster an ethical educational community. They will be able to lead and assess equitable, evidence-based policies and practices for student success.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 2 years (36 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 36 credit hours. Requirement areas in the catalogue: Required Courses: 36 Credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the program is based on the following criteria: (1) A master’s degree (or equivalent) and a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on 4.0 scale); (2) At least three years of successful full-time teaching experience prior to application for admission to the program; (3) Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on the applicant’s leadership potential and qualifications for successfully participating in the program; (4) A current resume (curriculum vitae), including education, professional preparation, and employment history; (5) A brief written statement (approximately 250 words) articulating the applicant’s professional career goals and aspirations; and (6) Evidence of having satisfied the ESOL requirements of the State of Florida. (Otherwise, a student will be required to satisfy this requirement prior to completion of the program.) (7) Letters and any

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic master's and graduate certificate deadlines: Fall June 1; Spring October 1; Summer March 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30, submitted through the online application.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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