NOTICE: Change in the Educational Leadership specialization
The new Educational Leadership M.Ed. degree will be offered online in 2009! Changes in the state standards for this program have required modifications to our educational leadership offerings. Since the M.Ed. degree will be offered online as well as face-to-face, we are phasing out the Educational Leadership specialization to the MSA. NO NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 1, 2008. Those who are currently enrolled in this specialization will be able to complete their MSA degree with the specialization in Educational Leadership.
For more information email Dr. Rebecca McBride at rmcbride@uwf.edu or call (850) 474-2811.
About the Educational Leadership Specialization
The complex and diverse issues facing society and our schools challenge the field of education. "Of all the challenges posed, the one that appears most pronounced is providing the type of leadership necessary to assist schools in expanding their traditional boundaries," (Green, 2001). The Educational Leadership faculty within the College of Professional Studies at the University of West Florida envisioned a world-class program designed to prepare effective school leaders for the 21st century.
The strength of the program of study is based upon the common threads of reflective practice: ethics, integrity, diversity, a rich knowledge of teaching and learning, and managing and implementing change. The program is also aligned with the standards developed by both the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISSLC) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) as well as the standards and indicators for the field of Educational Leadership identified by the state of Florida.
For more information on core and specilization requirements, please visit our Online UWF Catalog (PDF).
Apply a model of transformational leadership in addressing issues and concerns within various levels of the organizational structure.
Evaluate organizational performance in a variety of applications and apply
appropriate intervention strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness for all stakeholders.
Provide efficient administration through the use of technology, allocation of
resources and continuous improvement to meet the mission of the organization.
The Educational Leadership Specialization requirements:
For more specific graduate admissions requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.
Course descriptions are available from the UWF catalog: EDA Specialization Courses, EDG Specialization Courses and Core Courses
Dr. Rebecca McBride
MSA-Educational Leadership Coordinator
Department of Professional and Community Leadership
University of West Florida
Building 77, Room 143
Pensacola, FL 32514
Voice: 850.474.2811
Email: rmcbride@uwf.edu
