Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed.

This online program is designed primarily for professionals who hold positions in curriculum and instruction or who aspire to become educational leaders in the classroom. The Curriculum and Instruction Comprehensive Master's Programs consist of a set of core classes and a carefully selected sequence of cognate courses designed to meet the needs of our students and the service region. The core consists of seven courses (21 semester hours), and students may choose from four specializations: Primary Education Comprehensive, Elementary Education Comprehensive, Middle Level Education Comprehensive, and Secondary Education Comprehensive. For each of the above specializations, students will also choose a 15 semester-hour cognate area in conjunction with an advisor. The M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction offers seven pre-approved cognates: Primary; Elementary; Middle-level; Secondary; Career & Technical; Instructional Technology; and Reading Endorsement.

This comprehensive program is not an initial certification program. While students may use the course work completed to apply for initial teacher certification, students who are seeking certification are responsible for referring to the appropriate school district or state Department of Education to determine the specific requirements for teacher certification. The program is designed to develop master teachers who will be prepared for instructional and leadership roles in education.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

Educational Leadership, M.Ed.

Specialization in Educational Leadership Certification

The Educational Leadership Certification Specialization, approved by the Florida Department of Education, is designed for students who wish to prepare for administrative and supervisory positions such as principal, assistant principal, district supervisor, in-service director, curriculum developer, or dean in public and private elementary and secondary schools or in other school settings.

The specialization covers the ten Florida Principal Leadership Standards and associated competencies and seeks to prepare students for the Florida Educational Leadership Exam (FELE). Students must successfully complete the FELE as a condition of earning the degree and receiving certification for school administration.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

Exceptional Student Education, M.A. Comprehensive

The comprehensive master’s degree program in Exceptional Student Education is an NCATE accredited program but is not an approved initial certification program. While students may use the course work completed to apply for initial teacher certification,  students who are seeking certification are responsible for referring to the appropriate school district or state Department of Education to determine specific requirements for teacher certification. This program is designed to develop master teachers who will be prepared for instructional and leadership roles in special education. Each student will choose a cognate area in conjunction with an advisor. Possible cognate areas include: Special Education; Exceptional and Alternative Educational Studies; and Applied Behavior Analysis. This program is not designed to fulfill requirements for initial certification. The program can be completed entirely online.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

Reading Education, M.Ed.

The M.Ed. in Reading Education is designed to enhance the professional skills and knowledge of educators as well as help them move into specialized areas of reading leadership within the schools and district-level positions. This includes positions as reading teachers, reading coaches, district-level literacy specialists, and intervention specialists. This degree also prepares graduates for work in the private and nonprofit sectors in positions such as consultants in the publishing industry, reading tutors, and program coordinators. The program is designed for current teachers; thus, applicants must hold a professional teaching certificate. While fieldwork is required, all required courses are delivered online. The program follows a cohort model with new cohorts typically admitted in the fall of each year.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.