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Explore advanced degrees in education with Saint Leo University.

Earn your degree through Saint Leo University, and create new opportunities for professional and personal achievement. Saint Leo is a nationally recognized leader in education. We have built a solid reputation in the educational community for our quality programs that produce tomorrow’s master teachers and educational leaders. Our instructors are current practitioners in the field of school administration and regular presenters at national and international conferences.

Saint Leo’s BA in Educational Studies specialization in Early Childhood Development and Education degree prepares graduates with conceptual and practical skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate educational experiences in traditional contexts within a variety of other environments. The primary goal of this program is to provide a curriculum for graduates to make a positive impact on learning environments and outcomes for both children and adult learners.

Degree Requirements
B.A. in Educational Studies - Early Childhood Development is 120 credit hours long.

As a teacher, you play a significant role in a child’s life. Earn your bachelor degree in Elementary Education, and become the next person to inspire and shape future generations.

Through a series of supervised internships, B.A. Elementary Education students accumulate more than 800 hours of clinical experience by the end of their senior year—almost double the hours recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. By the time you graduate, you’ll be well equipped to command a classroom of your own as a certified K-6 teacher. Because of our emphasis on practical field experiences, principals often note how ready our students are for final internships. Please note that the Elementary Education program is only offered in Florida.

Degree Requirements
B.A. in Elementary Education is 120 credit hours long.

Accelerate your career with an online Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Find the home and work life balance you need to pursue your degree while enrolling in our online master’s program. Are you already a full-time educator? Take on a new leadership role in your school and community, increase your effectiveness in the classroom, and make a greater impact on the lives of youth.

Degree Requirements
MEd in Educational Leadership is 30 credit hours long.

Find balance between your work and family life by earning your instructional leadership degree online at Saint Leo University. Raise your profile with the College of Education & Social Science's fully online Master of Education (MEd) with a concentration in instructional leadership.

This online program offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leadership Model Standards (TLMS). The national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

Degree Requirements
MEd in Instructional Leadership is 36 credit hours long.

Now is the time to earn your online masters degree in reading education at Saint Leo University. Raise your profile with the College of Education & Social Science's fully online Master of Education (MEd) with a concentration Reading.

This online program is designed for certified teachers who want to develop advanced skills in literacy instruction, and earn their State of Florida reading certification. Our students find success as certified reading teachers and specialist in school districts throughout Florida and outside of the state, due to reciprocity agreements the Florida Department of Education holds with other states.

Degree Requirements
MEd in Reading Education is 30 credit hours long.

Saint Leo’s fully online Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Instructional Leadership concentration offers an innovative approach to teacher leadership based on the Teacher Leader Model Standards (TLMSs). These national standards are intended to codify, promote, and support teacher leadership as a vehicle for transforming schools to meet the needs of 21st-century learners.

Degree Requirements
MEd in Instructional Leadership & Exceptional Student Education is 36 credit hours long.

The College of Education & Social Services' online MS in Instructional Design provides an advanced study in the systematic design of instruction. By earning a Master's in Instructional Design you will be able to effectively balance family, work and your studies while taking your career to the next level.

The dynamic instructional design masters online program prepares you to design, develop, implement, and evaluate efficient and effective instructional experiences for a variety of settings, including corporate training, military, adult learning, and higher education.

Degree Requirements
M.S. in Instructional Design is 36 credit hours long.

If you are ready to advance your teaching career, an online doctorate in education leadership at Saint Leo University will help you do just that. The College of Education & Social Services' online Doctorate in Education with concentration in School Leadership provides an advanced study program for those interested in furthering their education career, growing their knowledge base, and enhancing their professional practice.

Degree Requirements
Doctor of Education in School Leadership is 60 credit hours long.

Now is the time to earn your education specialist degree online. The Graduate Education program at Saint Leo University offers the Specialist in Education degree with a concentration in transformational school leadership. This degree is for individuals holding a master’s degree in education or a related field of study (e.g. guidance and counseling, social work, human services, organization leadership, etc.).

Degree Requirements
B.A. in Educational Studies - Early Childhood Development is 39 credit hours long.

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Saint Leo’s 75+ undergraduate and graduate online degree programs prepare you to take advantage of growing career opportunities in a variety of in-demand fields. Taught by accomplished faculty with real-world experience, Saint Leo courses are paired with a convenient learning environment that is backed by years of experience in delivering online programs.

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