Master’s Degree in School Leadership and Pedagogy for Inclusion

The Master's Degree in School Leadership and Pedagogy for Inclusion is offered by the University of Florence, Department FORLILPSI. It integrates compulsory and optional courses covering historical, pedagogical, psychological, legal and methodological disciplines, with compulsory laboratories and internships. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The course lasts two years and is full-time and in person in Florence, in Italian. The course is completely free.

The aim is to train school leaders and specialists in the management of educational inclusion. Career opportunities include leadership roles in public and private schools, social inclusion services, rehabilitation centres and school guidance. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.