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www.ju.edu/med - For Jacksonville University Sara Phipps, 904-399-0005 sara@createaruckus.com www.createaruckus.com/pressroom Jacksonville University's School of Education has announced three new Masters degree concentrations under its Master of Education program, including the first and only Sports Management and Leadership track offered on the First Coast, an Instructional Leadership and Organizational Development track

and an Educational Leadership track.

The progressive curriculum was developed by Dr. Christina Ramirez-Smith, Dean of the School of Education. "In designing the M.Ed. in Leadership and Learning, we specifically applied community and adult theories and principles to professional development in graduate education," said Dr. Ramirez-Smith. "We want to develop a conceptually-driven and intentionally-designed 'community' working together to develop their leadership skills."

In a departure from courses of study typically seen within Master of Education degree programs, the new Masters tracks in leadership and learning focus heavily on those theories and best practices that successful leaders employ to envision, advocate, implement and manage change within an organization.

Cohort-format classes for the new Master of Education concentrations at Jacksonville University will begin in January 2009, in 18-month, 34 credit-hour programs. Hybrid and online class formats will also be available in a combination of modular and stand-along courses.

About the School of Education Graduate Programs

Leaders who understand change management and the importance of ethical conduct position themselves to thrive in today's complex business environment. The Leadership and Learning Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at Jacksonville University is designed to educate and develop effective future leaders for all types of organizations. Emphasizing self-awareness, interpersonal development and the study of management styles and evolving financial management theories, you'll receive an education in leadership that will help you make a difference in the global marketplace.

Leadership is always in demand in today's challenging business environment, and this Masters offers in-depth study of leading theories and best practices that successful leaders employ to manage change and achieve organizational objectives. The curriculum integrates management and leadership theories with real-world applications.

The Leadership and Learning M.Ed. offers concentrations in three key areas: Sports Management and Leadership, Instructional Leadership & Organizational Development and Educational Leadership.

For more information on these programs, visit www.ju.edu/med. To learn more about Jacksonville University, visit www.ju.edu.

New Master of Education Programs Include First and Only Sports
Management and Leadership M.Ed. Offered in Northeast Florida