Educational Leadership
- Master of Education | 1-Year Program | Face-to-Face | Saturday Classes
Stetson University's one-year MEd in Educational Leadership prepares you for roles including assistant principal, principal, instructional coach, dean, and program director. The program focuses on applying theory to practice and is designed to prepare students to pass the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) and earn Florida Principalship Certification.
» Apply for the In-Service Tuition Scholarship to get 40% off tuition costs.
» Apply for the Fall semester by July 15 or the Spring semester by December 1.
Why Educational Leadership at Stetson University?
The program is built on cohort learning, which means you develop lasting professional relationships with principals, administrators, and peers throughout the year. Those connections form the network that sustains an administrative career, not just the credentials.
The 180-hour internship takes place at your own school site across three semesters, supervised by a school-based principal with Stetson faculty support. Your growth as a leader connects directly to your own students and school community, not a placement somewhere unfamiliar.
Holding a master's degree with Principalship Certification typically results in higher salaries than a bachelor's degree alone. The 40% In-Service Tuition Scholarship makes that investment more accessible.
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“All the lessons have been relevant to what I do in my job as a middle school dean.”
— Presley Dershimer MEd
Career Outcomes
As a student in Stetson University's Educational Leadership graduate program, you can significantly elevate your career potential. Holding a master's degree and Principalship Certification typically results in higher salaries compared to those holding only a bachelor's degree. Graduates from this program often step into roles such as assistant principals, associate superintendents, superintendents, deans, district-level administrators, state and federal leadership officials, academic coaches, and assessment and testing coordinators.
Meet the Faculty
Stetson University students and graduates highly regard our esteemed faculty in the Department of Education. They are eager to engage with prospective students. You can request an appointment with a graduate faculty member through our Office of Graduate Admissions.
- D. Elise Gruber, EdD, University of Florida
- Rajni Shankar-Brown, PhD, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Amy Smith, PhD, University of Colorado
- Debra Touchton, PhD, University of South Florida
- Dywayne Hinds, EdD, University of South Florida; Pinellas County Schools
- Pam Moore, MA, University of South Florida; Pinellas County Schools (retired)
- Drew Olson, EdD, University of South Florida
- Mickey Reynolds, EdD, University of Central Florida; Seminole County Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
For up-to-date information about program requirements, check the university catalog.
Master's Program of Study
- 180-hour educational leadership internship experience in your school
- Action Research Project
- Skills and knowledge necessary to pass the FELE are required for certification as an administrator
Modified Program of Study
- 90-hour educational leadership internship experience in your school
- Skills and knowledge necessary to pass the FELE are required for certification as an administrator
Yes. It prepares you to pass the FELE and earn Florida Principalship Certification.
Yes. An In-Service Tuition Scholarship covers 40% of tuition for qualifying teachers and administrators.
180 hours at your own school site across three semesters, supervised by a principal and Stetson faculty.
Yes. The modified certification pathway requires 90 internship hours and can be completed in two semesters.
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