Educational Leadership and Administration Program

The educational leadership and administration program at The University of West Florida prepares students for careers as educational leaders, administrators, and policy makers. The program focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other education organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. Program courses include a practical component, training in observation and research techniques, evaluation, and creative problem solving. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer educational leadership and administration program.

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The University of West Florida

4755 Southwest 46th Court, Ocala, FL

UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. UWF has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to The University of West Florida. A score in a range of 1400 to 1700 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts around 70 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, around 36 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at uwf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,600, while out-of-state residents pay $20,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UWF through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://uwf.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of West Florida has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic and nonacademic activities of preschool and childcare centers or programs.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, preschool and childcare center/program employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.6% from 2014 to 2024

Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, elementary and secondary school employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Ocala, FL
  • Average Annual Salary: $71420

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, education administrators, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Distance Learning Coordinators

Description

Coordinate day-to-day operations of distance learning programs and schedule courses.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).