Florida Atlantic’s School Leadership programs stand out for their strong partnerships with local school districts, flexible course formats (including online, evening, and weekend options), and a focus on real-world leadership challenges. You’ll join a community of learners and mentors, benefit from hands-on experiences, and be supported by faculty who are active in research and practice. FAU’s programs are recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in graduate education and online learning.
Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic
Undergraduate
- Leadership Studies Minor
Graduate
- Master’s (ME.d) in Educational Leadership (with leadership certification)
- Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership (with or without certification)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership
Explore Degree Programs in School Leadership
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership: Intern to Excellence (ELITE)
Leadership for Excellence in Education Quality (EXEQ)
Principal Rapid Orientation and Preparation in Educational Leadership (PROPEL) Program
IDEAL Master’s and Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership for School Leaders
Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes
2. Develop expertise in leadership theory, research, and practice.
3. Foster skills to lead diverse school communities and drive school improvement.
4. Build capacity for data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
5. Support continuous professional growth and collaboration.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
3. Lead school improvement initiatives that enhance student learning.
4. Use research and data to inform decisions and solve problems.
5. Model ethical leadership and advocate for equitable, high-quality education.
Explore the Latest News in School Leadership (K-12)
Vonzell Agosto, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Maysaa Barakat, Ph.D.
Professor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Jennifer Bloom, Ed.D.
Professor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Ira Bogotch, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus, Educational Leadership
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Su Yon Choi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Nicole Contreras-Garcia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D.
Professor and Coordinator of the Ed.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: Higher Education
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Katie Friesen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership and Coordinator of the M.Ed. in Education Leadership: Higher Education Leadership
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
John Hardman, Ph.D.
Senior Instructor, Educational Leadership | Director, IDEAL School Leaders Master’s Degree Program
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Patricia Maslin-Ostrowski, Ed.D.
Professor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Taka Mays, Ed.D.
Clinical Senior Instructor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Tracey Miller, Ed.D.
Clinical Instructor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Meredith Mountford, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Daniel Reyes-Guerra, Ph.D.
Professor and Coordinator of the M.Ed. and Ph.D. programs in Education Leadership: School Leaders
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Robert Shockley, Ph.D.
Professor
College of Education
Educational Leadership and Research Methodology