Planned Program of Study

• The Planned Program of Study is a contract between the student and the University stating all courses and requirements for earning a MEd degree.
• Students must meet with Lisa Mullen, graduate program specialist, early in the first semester of study to complete the planned program.
• Failure to submit a planned program may result in registration holds and inability to complete key program requirements, such as the practicum and portfolio.

Program of Study
Total program is 36 credit hours. All courses 3 credits unless noted. Degree and certification requirements are subject to change in accordance with State and University mandates.

Recommended Course Sequence Options
Sarasota Campus | Venice Fall 2008 Cohort

Area A: Core (9 hours)
EDF 6492 Applied Educational Program Evaluation
EDG 6627 Foundations of Curriculum and Instruction
EME 6425 Technology for School Management

Area B: Leadership Concentration (24 hours)
EDA 6061 Principles of Educational Administration
EDA 6106 Administrative Analysis and Change
EDA 6192 Educational Leadership
EDA 6232 School Law
EDA 6242 School Finance
EDA 6503 The Principalship
EDG 6285 School Curriculum Improvement
EDS 6050 Principles and Practices of Educational Supervision

Area C: Field Experiences (3 hours)
EDA 6945 Administrative Practicum (Last semester)

NOTE: FELE must be passed by end of graduation term.
Submit official score report to COEDU Student Academic Services, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., EDU 162, Tampa, FL 33620
 

Program Portfolio
The portfolio is a reflective activity that allows student to synthesize their academic program of study, field experiences and achievements in professional practice. As an evaluative assessment, the portfolio is used to ensure each student meets the State of Florida eight core curriculum areas for Level I K-12 Educational Leadership certification, the Florida Principal Leadership Standards (2005) at the entry level, and the national standards for programs in educational leadership as set forth by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Educational Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC).

Portfolio Guidelines