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Approved Educational Leadership Modified Core Program

This modified core is for students who hold master's degrees in another area, with a major other than educational administration, administration and supervision or educational leadership.

The Modified Core program has been designed for education professionals who have already completed a master's degree, are certified as teachers in the state of Florida and either have completed or intend to complete three years of teaching experience, (all requirements for Level 1 administrative certification).

Students who hold master's degrees may complete UCF's modified core program in two ways:

  1. as a stand-alone non-degree program. These students should finalize their admission as a UCF non degree student in an Educational Leadership Alternate Certification program.
  2. as part of an Education Specialist or Doctoral Degree program. Students seeking admission into these programs must apply and be admitted to the respective programs. Degree seeking students can be recommended for Level 1 administrative certification prior to degree completion. Students interested in pursuing either an Ed.S. or Ed.D. program, should review additional information on degree programs and admission requirements in the UCF graduate catalog and consult with an Educational Leadership faculty member for further information.

The following are the required classes in the Florida Educational Leadership Core Curriculum. We offer these all year round on the main campus and rotating on our Regional Campuses: UCF @ Brevard Community College-Cocoa and Daytona Beach Community College.

  • *EDA 6061 Organization and Administration of Schools
  • *EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operations
  • *EDA 6240 Educational Financial Affairs
  • *EDA 6260 Educational Systems Planning and Management
  • *EDA 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational Leadership
  • *EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I
  • *EDS 6130 Educational Supervisory Practices II
  • *EDA 6946 Administrative Internship

    • Total Minimum Hours Required (24)

*UCF educational leadership courses used in meeting Florida Level I Certification requirements

Admission Requirements and Steps in Completion:

  • Students should request an evaluation of prior course work -submit "Request for Evaluation: Administrative Certification" and a copy (does not have to be official) of any transcripts of coursework which may apply.
  • Students who wish to complete the Modified Educational Leadership Program only and who do not wish to pursue a degree option, should complete the online application for non-degree. You do not need to submit a GRE score for non-degree.
  • Application information, relevant requirements and materials may be obtained using UCF's web site www.graduate.ucf.edu
  • Follow the Steps in Completion of UCF's Approved Modified Educational Leadership Core Program.

The details provided herein are interpretations of the College. Final decisions, interpretations, and certification approval are the province of the Florida Department of Education. For reference purposes, see State Rule 6A-4.0082, Specialization Requirements for Certification in Educational Leadership Administrative Class. You may contact the Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Certification