Master of Educational Leadership

Overview

New College offers a Master of Education in Educational Leadership, under the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code 13.0401. The degree requires 36 credit hours of graduate work. Students complete 13 courses: 11 at 3 credit hours each, including two practicum courses; Leading Special Education with High Expectations and Innovative Support at 2 credit hours; and Leading in Florida Metrics, Law, and Budgeting at 1 credit hour.
The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership prepares graduates to step into leadership roles with the vision, skills, and integrity needed to improve outcomes for students, families, and communities. The program develops leaders who keep the true ends of education in mind, promoting intellectual and character development, closing achievement gaps, and creating engaging learning environments. The curriculum is grounded in research and real-world best practice, with an emphasis on innovation and collaboration.

Contact Us

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Program
Miguel Benitez Jr., Ph.D.
(941) 487-4194
mibenitez@ncf.edu

Admission

The following are required for admission to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership at New College of Florida:
1. Graduate Application for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program.
2. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an internationally recognized institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review. Official transcripts from all institutions attended will be required upon admission to the program.
4. Resume or Curriculum Vitae: Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years of full-time PK–12 classroom teaching experience. Applicants who have not taught in a classroom setting should demonstrate relevant experience working with children or in an educational context.
5. Two letters of recommendation. The first should come from a professor or direct supervisor in a professional or educational setting, such as a school principal. The second should be a professional reference from someone who can speak to your work with children or in a leadership capacity, such as a supervisor or program director from a school, nonprofit, or community organization. A maximum of three letters total may be submitted.
6. Essay/Statement of Purpose: In three pages or fewer, explain why you are interested in earning a Master of Education in Educational Leadership at New College of Florida. Present evidence of your expertise and leadership potential, and explain how you intend to contribute to the cohort.
7. English Proficiency (international applicants only): Students who are not US citizens or US Permanent Resident Aliens, and whose first language is not English, must provide proof of English proficiency. Typically, recent scores (within the past two years) will be required, as follows:
a) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score of 83 or better on the TOEFL iBT, or 560 on the Paper-Based TOEFL; or
b) International English Language Testing System (IELTS): score of 6.5 or better; or
c)Recent records (within the past two years) of successful academic or professional work in a setting where English is the primary language in use may be considered as a substitute for the testing requirement.
8. GRE scores (optional).

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Credit Hours Required: 36 semester credit hours (SCH)
1. Successful completion of all courses in the first and second year of the program as listed in the Academic Program, with a grade of C- or better.

2. Passing grades for graduate courses are A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, and S (=Satisfactory). Failing grades are F and U (=Unsatisfactory).

3. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 by the end of the program.

4. All students must pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) in order to earn their degree.

This program accepts part-time students. Year 1 and Year 2 courses are offered annually, allowing part-time students to complete the program on an extended timeline.

Faculty

Miguel Benitez Jr., Ph.D., Faulkner University; Dean of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership 
Interests: Classical Education, Virtue Formation, Aesthetics, Art and Morality, G.K. Chesterton Studies

Angie Mahone, Ed.D., Florida State University; Instructor of Educational Leadership
Interests: Instructional Leadership, Coherence, Principal Sensemaking, Sustainable School Improvement, Cognitive Science of Learning