Educational Leadership & Policy Studies

Modified Program Educational Leadership

The Modified Program in Educational Leadership is a State-approved program intended for those with an earned Master's degree in a field other than educational leadership and who wish to add Educational Leadership to their Florida Professional Educator's Certificate without earning a second Master's degree. The modified program is a non-degree program consisting of approximately 24- 30 credits of coursework encompassing the eight core areas of the educational leadership curriculum mandated by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE).

The number of courses required will vary depending upon the student’s master’s degree coursework. Applicants wanting consideration of previous master's coursework must supply a university catalog course description for each course they want reviewed and indicate which USF course may be comparable. NOTE: Previous coursework cannot be older than 5 years at the time the student completes the Modified Program. The faculty program director will evaluate coursework to determine acceptability and applicants will be provided a list of recommended courses for completion of the Modified Program.

Upon completion of recommended courses and passing the Florida Educational Leadership Exam, a notation of completion of the state-approved modified proram will be applied to the student's official USF transcript. The student must apply to the FLDOE for state certification. The FLDOE will determine if certification requirements have been met.

Once certified in educational leadership by the FLDOE, students who wish to pursue a higher degree may be able to have some eligible credits earned in the modified program considered for transfer to a Specialist (Ed.S) or Doctorate (Ed.D) program.

Modified Program Cohort Information - Fall 2010

Note: spring 2010 cohorts are full; admission for spring 2010 is closed.

Admissions Information

Admission Criteria:

Have an earned Master's degree in any field with a minimum GPA of 3.0 from a regionally accredited institution.
Have a valid Florida Professional Educator's Certificate that includes ESOL endorsement.
Have taught under a full contract for a minimum of 2 years; confirmation may be required.

How to Apply:

Apply online for non-degree study at http://www.usf.edu/Admission/non-degree-seeking.asp
Submit one original, sealed copy of Bachelor's and Master’s transcripts to Educational Leadship Department. Previous USF graduates do not need to submit transcripts of USF coursework.
Submit three letters of professional reference (ask references to include your name and “letter of reference” in subject line if emailing the letter)
Submit a goals statement (1-2 pages) discussing professional experiences and interest in Educational Leadership. Please indicate the cohort you are applying for in your goal statement.
Submit a copy of the Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate that clearly shows all borders and the state seal.
Submit proof of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) training. Applicant must provide documentation of completion of a three (3) credit hour course in ESOL or completion of sixty (60) hours of ESOL district in-service training or successfully complete TSL 5085: ESOL 1 as part of the modified program in educational leadership.

Please email, fax or mail the materials listed above to:

Lisa Mullen

Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

USF, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. EDU 105, Tampa, FL 33620

lmullen@coedu.usf.edu

fax 813-974-5423

Applicants who want to receive a USF Graduate Certificate (frameable certificate) to display completion of coursework at USF, should also submit the Departmental Approval Form for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership. This form is completed online and submitted to Lisa Mullen at the address above.

Program of Study

The Modified Program in Educational Leadership is unique for each student. Coursework consists of 24-30 credit hours of coursework. Please consult an advisor for process to receive course recommendations based on your credentials.

Required Courses

Area A: Core & Leadership Concentration (24-27 hours)

EDF 6492 - Applied Educational Program Evaluation

EDG 6627 - Foundations of Curriculum

EME 6425 - Technology for School Management

EDA 6061 - Principles of Educational Administration

EDA 6192 - Educational Leadership

EDA 6194 - Building Capacity for Continuous Improvement

EDA 6232 - School Law

EDA 6242 - School Finance

TSL 5085 - ESOL 1 (waived with documention of completion of a three (3) credit hour course in ESOL or completion of sixty (60) hours of ESOL district in-service training)

Area B: Other Specialization courses (6 hours, select TWO)

EDG 6285 - School Curriculum Improvement

EDA 6106 - Administrative Analysis & Change

EDA 6503 - The Principalship

EDA 6945 - Administrative Practicum (taken during final semester)

Total credit hours: up to 30

Modified Program Completion Requirements

Submit copy of official score report showing successful completion the Florida Educational Leadership Examination FELE.
Submit Completion Form requesting verification of completion of the modified program (by Graduation Application deadline for term you will complete the modified program).
Apply to the Florida Department of Education for certification.

For more information please e-mail or call:

Tampa

Lisa Mullen - lmullen@coedu.usf.edu

(813) 974-1344

Please contact the other campus programs directly:

USF Polytechnic (Lakeland)

Dale Gosnell - dgosnell@poly.usf.edu

(863) 667-7727

Sarasota

Diane Lewis - dlewis@sar.usf.edu

(941) 359-4217

St. Petersburg

Rory Morris Richardson - rorym@stpt.usf.edu

(727) 873-4273

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