Program Overview

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Introduction to the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice

The Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice at Nova Southeastern University offers a range of academic programs designed to prepare students for careers in education and criminal justice.

Academics

The college offers various undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including:

• B.S. in Child Development
• B.S. in Criminal Justice
• B.S. in Education
• B.S. in Elementary Education
• B.S. in Exceptional Student Education
• M.H.S. in Child Protection
• M.S. in Criminal Justice
• M.S. in Developmental Disabilities
• M.S. in Education
• M.S. in Educational Leadership
• M.S. in Leadership
• Educational Leadership (B.S. to Ed.D.)
• Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

Master's in Educational Leadership

The Master's in Educational Leadership program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in education. The program offers two concentration tracks:

• Master's Degree + Certification: This track prepares students for administrative positions in public and nonpublic schools and school systems.
• Master's Degree Only: This track prepares students for roles in management or administration.

Program Details

The Master's in Educational Leadership program is a 30-credit program that can be completed in as little as four semesters. The program features a flexible, online learning experience and a research-based curriculum. Students can choose from two concentration tracks:

• Master's Degree + Certification: This track requires the completion of 30 credits, including core courses and additional requirements for certification.
• Master's Degree Only: This track requires the completion of 30 credits, including core courses and elective courses.

Core Courses

The core courses for the Master's in Educational Leadership program include:

• EDLR 505: School Leadership
• EDLR 515: Leaders of Curriculum & Learning
• EDLR 525: Assessment & Strategic Decision Making
• EDLR 535: Policy, Ethics & Law in PK-12 Schools
• EDLR 545: Administrative Processes and Finance
• EDLR 575: Applied Professional Experiences in Educational Leadership
• EDLR 580: Educational Leadership Internship I
• EDLR 585: Educational Leadership Internship II
• EDLR 600: Seminar in Educational Leadership
• EDLR 610: Educational Leadership Symposium

Elective Courses

The elective courses for the Master's in Educational Leadership program include:

• EDU 502: Psychological Foundations in Education
• EDU 508: Effective Instructional and Assessment Strategies
• TSOL 569: Methodology of TSOL
• EDLR 575: Applied Professional Experiences in Educational Leadership
• EDLR 596: Administrative Residency
• EDLR 600: Seminar in Educational Leadership
• EDLR 610: Educational Leadership Symposium

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Master's in Educational Leadership program include:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (2.5 for the degree-only track)
• Current Professional Educators Certificate (for the certification track)
• Supervisor Recommendation Form
• Two most recent performance evaluations
• $50 nonrefundable application fee

Field Experiences and Administrative Internship

The program includes field experiences and an administrative internship, which provide students with hands-on experience in educational leadership. The internship requires a minimum of 300 contact hours and includes observation, interview, and work with an assigned administrator.

Certification Details

The certification track is a state-approved program in Florida, and course content is research-based and infuses best practices in education while aligning directly with the Florida Department of Education's program certification requirements. Graduates who wish to teach outside the state of Florida must contact their state's department of education for information on attaining certification/licensure through reciprocity.