Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership at Florida International University

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate Program in Educational Leadership is designed for students who have a master’s degree in a subject or field of Education other than Educational Administration/Leadership. The coursework constitutes the “modified Florida program in educational leadership” at Florida International University and addresses the competencies assessed in the Florida Educational Leadership Examination. The program may be used to satisfy part of the requirements of the Florida Department of Education for certification in Educational Leadership.

Faculty: College of Arts, Sciences, and Education | Duration: 2 years (30 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 30 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the program is based on the following criteria: (1) A master’s degree from an accredited institution; (2) A grade point average of at least 3.00 (on a 4.0 scale) in master’s degree work; (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) At least three years of successful teaching experience (7) 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.) (8) Copy of an active Educator Certifi

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.

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

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