Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in P-12 Education online
Program Overview
Discover the FGCU online M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education program
The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in P-12 Education online program from Florida Gulf Coast University is designed for those early in their teaching career who want to advance their career in an educational leadership role, but are not seeking Florida certification. Other potential candidates include teachers working in private schools, charter schools, academies or non-traditional education settings looking to grow into a leadership role that does not require certification.
In this online P-12 education master’s program from Florida Gulf Coast University, you will develop an understanding of effective school organization, management, leadership, and help meet the learning needs of today’s P-12 students. You will explore topics such as school budgeting and reporting, foundations of curriculum and instruction, human resources, and school law with emphasis on Florida state statutes.
In addition to the core curriculum and flexible electives, you will also participate in a field experience workshop and seminar. Our highly skilled faculty is committed to equipping you with the skills and confidence you need to move into various leadership roles.
The Florida Gulf Coast College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by CAEP.
Ranked among the "Best Online Master's in Education Programs" by U.S. News & World Report (2024)
Graduates of this online P-12 education master’s program will be able to:
- Achieve results to help meet student learning goals
- Develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments
- Recruit, retain, and develop an effective and diverse faculty and staff
- Cultivate, support and develop other leaders within the organization
- Manage the organization, operations, and facilities in ways that maximize the use of resources to promote a safe, efficient, legal and effective learning environment
- Achieve results to help meet student learning goals
- Develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments
- Recruit, retain, and develop an effective and diverse faculty and staff
- Cultivate, support and develop other leaders within the organization
- Manage the organization, operations, and facilities in ways that maximize the use of resources to promote a safe, efficient, legal and effective learning environment
- Achieve results to help meet student learning goals
- Develop and implement an instructional framework that aligns curriculum with state standards, effective instructional practices, student learning needs and assessments
- Recruit, retain, and develop an effective and diverse faculty and staff
- Cultivate, support and develop other leaders within the organization
- Manage the organization, operations, and facilities in ways that maximize the use of resources to promote a safe, efficient, legal and effective learning environment
This program prepares you for P-12 education roles such as:
- Teacher Leader
- Department Chair
- Professional Development Leader
- Academic Program Developer
- Director of Curriculum
- Teacher Leader
- Department Chair
- Professional Development Leader
- Academic Program Developer
- Director of Curriculum
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Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
The M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education concentration online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. Ed. Leadership – P-12 Education | $373 | $1,119 | $13,428 |
*Tuition is as low as $13,428. Waiver available for out-of-state tuition. Prices subject to change at any time.
Calendar
Program dates and deadlines you need to know
FGCU online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Get started today!
Now enrolling:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Drop/Add Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 3/30/25 | 4/16/25 | 5/4/25 | 5/9/25 | 5/7/25 | 6/21/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 5/18/25 | 5/25/25 | 6/22/25 | 6/27/25 | 6/25/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/18/25 | 7/7/25 | 7/29/25 | 8/17/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/5/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/14/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/17/25 | 10/16/25 | 12/7/25 |
Admissions
What you need to know before applying
At FGCU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education concentration online program, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
You must meet the following requirements for admission to the M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education concentration online program.
- Submit graduate application and $30 application fee
- Official academic transcripts from every college or university attended
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 semester hours accrued to the undergraduate degree OR a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Two letters of recommendation from working professionals in the field, a current or previous supervisor, or an academic advisor
- A one-page personal statement about your career and personal goals connected with pursuing a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with a concentration in P-12 Education
- For international students: a TOEFL exam with a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based)
Official transcripts, test scores and other documents should be sent from the granting institutions to:
Email address: [email protected]
Mailing address:
10501 FGCU Blvd. SouthFort Myers, FL 33965-6565
FGCU is ranked #7 (tie) among the “Most Innovative Schools, Regional Universities South” by U.S. News & World Report (2022)
Courses
A look at the curriculum for the online P-12 education master’s program
For the M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education concentration online program, you must complete 36 credit hours, which includes two internships (300 hours total).
Courses are focused on the Florida Principal Leadership Standards (FPLS) and prepares students for work as a school administrator. Students in the M.A. P-12 program are not required to take the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) but they may take it on their own if they are seeking Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) certification.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of statistical terms and differentiate between descriptive and inferential statistics.
- Identify measurement scales of variables.
- Summarize data using measures of central tendency and measures of variation.
- Describe and interpret data using appropriate techniques.
- Identify distributional shapes and attributes.
- Apply, calculate, and interpret several univariate statistical procedures.
- Identify a correct statistical procedure based on real research questions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be prepared to:
- Describe a department/program within a college or university in relation to institutional culture, organization and governance, mission and goals, and long-term and daily functions.
- Reflect on the internship experience, the core values and philosophy of educational leadership, and the student’s personal philosophy of educational leadership and/or student affairs.
- Apply theoretical and conceptual information gained in other coursework to understand and analyze current issues impacting educational leadership in a higher education internship setting and the profession at large.
- Plan a comprehensive approach to continued professional development.
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