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Elevate Your Leadership Potential With Innovative Education-based Graduate Programs
FGCU's Graduate Programs provide educators and industry leaders with vital consultative,
supervisory, and transdisciplinary skills for management roles in education and diverse
sectors. Candidates also master the latest learning technologies. As the region's
only comprehensive public university, FGCU offers a post-master's program focused
on current research and best practices, creating skilled practitioners in instruction
or leadership. The demanding dissertation process offers tailored chances to investigate
critical questions about policy, practice, and learning design. Available Delivery Formats: Online, On Campus, Hybrid (both online and on campus)
"Among Best Online Master’s in Education Programs"
The Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. graduate program is tailored for educators aspiring
to step into pivotal leadership and administrative roles within K-12 schools or school
districts. This program opens doors to a diverse range of exciting career paths, including
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Specialist, Reading Specialist, ESOL
Program Specialist, and Staff Development Specialist at agencies for adults with disabilities.
The Educational Leadership M.Ed. graduate program prepares candidates for prominent
roles in educational settings and empowers current leaders to elevate their performance
and effectiveness in their leadership positions.
The Educational Leadership M.A. graduate program is crafted for ambitious individuals
aspiring to take on pivotal leadership roles in education, or training divisions within
diverse sectors like business, healthcare, public service, and non-profit community
organizations.
The Educational Leadership M.A. (Higher Education) graduate program equips students
with the skills and knowledge to excel in influential administrative roles within
the realms of higher education, business, healthcare, and public service. Examples
of professional areas of work for program graduates include academic advising, residential
life, academic support services, educational research, curriculum planning, TRIO,
veterans services, student life, public relations, and more.
The Instructional Design & Ed Tech M.A. graduate program is for for those aiming to
excel in fields like instructional and learning design, instructional technology,
and applied learning research. These careers exist in diverse settings from K-20 to
government and corporate training, as well as informal learning environments like
museums and libraries. This program opens doors to high-demand careers such as Instructional
Designer, Learning & Development Specialist, Learning Experience Designer, Instructional
Technologist, Curriculum Developer, and Learning Management System (LMS) Specialist.
The School Counseling M.A. graduate program is designed for aspiring professionals
eager to make a profound impact as certified school counselors, empowering both K-12
students and their families
The Special Education M.A. graduate program is built for general educators—as well
as those without teaching experience—who want to improve the lives of children and
adults with disabilities while advancing professionally.
The Doctor of Education program has five concentrations, equipping professionals for
distinguished roles in academia and also positioning them for leadership roles of
education-related professional organizations.