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Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational Leadership : Community College Leadership

College of Education

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Graduate Program Director : Peter Cistone
Department’s Phone Number : (305) 348-2665
Department’s FAX Number : (305) 348-2081

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Brief Description of the Program:

       The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in educational leadership: community college is designed to prepare generalist practitioners for positions in community college leadership. The program develops entry level competencies in the practice of community college and may be tailored to other interests through the choice of electives and practicums.

Theme : As a majority minority institution, FIU is the prototype for universities of the 21st century. Given this advantage, it follows that the overall theme for the program is diversity. Students in the Program will have the opportunity to work and study in one of the most diverse higher education environments in the nation.

Courses : Courses are offered at locations in both Miami Dade and Broward Counties. Everything possible is done to offer courses at the locations most convenient for students. The Master's degree is designed to be completed in two years of full time study. Of course, students may also attend part time. Students in the doctoral program may study either full or part time.


Program Requirements:

The Program of studies (13courses/39 semester hours) is as follows:

Professional Studies (9 semester hours)

 Semester Credit Hours
Psychological Foundations of Education 3
Analysis and Application of Educational Research 3
Social, Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Education 3

Required Educational Leadership Core: (12 semester hours) 

The American College Student 3
College Student Development Theory 3
The Law and Higher Education  3
 College Student Access and Choice 3

Community College Leadership Concentration (9 - 12 hours)
Current Topics in the Community College 3
Leadership in Higher Education 3
Practicum in Community College 3

Approved Electives (9 – 12 semester hours) Select with Advisor

Counseling Skills and Techniques 3
Cross Cultural Counseling 3
National Education Systems: A comparative Analysis 3
International Development Education: Contemporary Planning (Others) 3

Application Requirements:

  • GPA of 3.0 in last 60 semester hours of upper division undergraduate study or A minimum score of 1000 (total of verbal and quantitative on the Graduate Records Examination (GRE). (GRE is required for master’s degree programs at FIU).
  • Work experience in community colleges or student affairs areas preferred.


Additional Requirements for International Students:
 
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