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Major: Educational Leadership

College of Education

Degree: Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Specialization: Higher Education

Research Areas:  Community College/State College Leadership and Issues, University
Leadership and Issues, Student Affairs Leadership in Colleges and Universities, Higher
Education Policy – State and Federal, College/University Student Retention and Success.

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 from regionally accredited college or university
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal objective essay
  • Resume
  • Interview with faculty

International Students

  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.5 from regionally accredited college or university
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal objective essay
  • Resume
  • Interview with faculty
  • A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will evaluate the transcripts or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 500 or IBT of 61; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 90

 

Contact/Information

Kathy DuBois
College of Education
Building (ED-47), Room 260
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3550
(E) kdubois4@fau.edu
(W) leadership.fau.edu

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: September 15
Summer: February 15

International Students
Fall: February 15
Spring: July 15 *Temporary extension: Sept. 15
Summer: January 15