Educational Leadership

• Completed admission application packet, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
• Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor's degree by a regionally accredited institution (3.0 minimum cumulative grade-point average required)
• Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions

• Applicants must have a current Professional Educator’s Certificate

• Supervisor Recommendation Form from a supervisor at the applicant’s school or district demonstrating the applicant’s leadership potential and skills

• Applicants must submit two most recent performance evaluations or equivalent (Section 1012.31, F.S.) with obtained earnings of an “effective” or higher rating

TOTAL CREDITS: 36

The administrative internship is the culminating experience in this program. The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity to perform the duties of a school or district administrator. Under the guidance of an experienced cooperating administrator and a faculty supervisor, the intern will observe, interview, and work with the assigned administrator for a minimum of 300 contact hours. In addition, students will maintain leadership portfolios detailing the role and responsibilities of an educational leader.

The master of science in education with a specialization in educational leadership,state approved in Florida, meets all requirements of the Florida Department of Education educational leadership add-on certification.

Florida participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Agreement facilitating mobility of educational personnel. Graduates who wish to obtain certification/licensure outside the state of Florida must contact their state's department of education for information for attaining certification/licensure through reciprocity.

• Complete the admission application packet and submit a $50.00 non-refundable fee (U.S. dollars) made payable to Nova Southeastern University (NSU).
• Official transcripts from all previously attended academic institutions. An official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA in last 60 credits of undergraduate degree program.
• Valid Professional Teaching Certificate/License.
• Official Verification Letter (documenting at least three (3) years of teaching experience) 
• Student Enrollment Agreement (available in application packet).

Program Prerequisites:

*Students may apply to EDL 0545 when 21 credit hours of EDL prefix courses have been completed and registration for the remaining EDL prefix course is submitted with the EDL 0545 application for the same session (8 week period) of enrollment. Educational Leadership students are encouraged to complete all EDL prefix courses prior to application for EDL 0545. Advisor’s approval is required.

**EL 0699 – Administrative/Educational Leadership Internship (*Students are eligible for EL 0699 when enrolled in a minimum of 18 credit hours of Educational Leadership courses prior to applying for EL 0699. In addition, EL 0699 requires the approval of the Administrator of Educational Leadership Internship.

TOTAL CREDITS: 36

• Completed admission application packet, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
• Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor's degree by a regionally accredited institution (2.5 minimum cumulative grade-point average required)
• Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions

• Applicants must have a current Professional Educator’s Certificate
• Supervisor Recommendation Form from a supervisor at the applicant’s school or district demonstrating the applicant’s leadership potential and skills
• Applicants must submit two most recent performance evaluations or equivalent (Section 1012.31, F.S.) with obtained earnings of an “effective” or higher rating

TOTAL CREDITS: 36

*Students residing in states outside of Florida should enroll in EDL 545: School Improvement Process (3 credits) instead of EL 600.

The administrative internship is the culminating experience in this program. The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity to perform the duties of a school or district administrator. Under the guidance of an experienced cooperating administrator and a faculty supervisor, the intern will observe, interview, and work with the assigned administrator for a minimum of 300 contact hours. In addition, students will maintain leadership portfolios detailing the role and responsibilities of an educational leader.