Graduate Programs
Educational Leadership
Master of Science
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is now offering its Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Administration as a completely online program. The program is designed to prepare professionals for administrative positions in schools, school districts, and educational agencies. The program of studies incorporates a core of professional knowledge, a research component, and an experiential component, including personal and professional areas. Emphases include strong academic training and the development of individual candidates as aspiring leaders who can cope personally and professionally with the ambiguities associated with educational leadership in a multiplicity of organizational environments and in an environment of rapid change. Course content is aligned with state and national standards and blends both theoretical and practical approaches to K-12 educational leadership.
2009-2010 Program Costs
- Tuition and Fees
- Florida resident: $366.54 per credit hour
- Non-Florida resident: $997.94 per credit hour
- Residing in Leon, Gadsden, or Wakulla Counties (non-campus students):
- Florida resident: $392.71 per credit hour*
- Non-Florida resident: $1,024.11 per credit hour*
*Add additional $20.00 per semester for mandatory Student Facilities Use Fee
- Books
We estimate the cost of books and course materials for an academic year to be $350.00. Students are responsible for the cost and shipping fees of all books and course materials. Contact your academic coordinator (see below) to learn which bookstore offers course materials for your degree program. - Financial Aid
Six hours or more at FSU
Students who are taking 6 semester hours or more may be eligible for financial aid. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This form is available online on the Office of Financial Aid website. The website also provides financial aid information pertaining to the University.
Need additional financial aid assistance?
Contact Joanne Clark, Distance Learning Financial Aid Officer, Phone: 850-644-1641
U.S. Mail:
Office of Financial Aid
Florida State University
A4400 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2430
Admissions/Registration Information - Jimmy Pastrano, Phone: (850) 644-6781
Advisor/Program Coordinator - Judith Irvin, Phone: (850) 644-6777
U.S. Mail: Dept. of Education Leadership
113 Stone Building
College of Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4452
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