The Florida State University College of Education is one of sixteen
colleges comprising the
Florida State University
Florida State University (FSU) is a public research university in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida. Founded in 1851, it is located on the oldest continuous site of higher education in the st ...
(FSU). The College has roots that reach back to the West Florida Seminary and the State Normal College for Teachers.
[http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/general/n041834.jpg ''State Library and Archives of Florida - Florida Photographic Collection, State Normal College for Teachers, circa 1897. Archive metadata: One of two colleges set up in 1887 for the education of teachers. The other was the State Normal and Industrial College in Tallahassee. Biographical note: This college relocated to Tallahassee in 1904 and merged with the Florida State College for Women (later Florida State University).'' Retrieved on 5-27-2007.] The College has a number of nationally ranked programs and is in the Top 20 nationally in terms of doctoral degrees awarded.
The College of Education has four academic departments which offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 27 fields of study. The academic programs prepare students for positions as leaders in the classroom and school system environment, as well as those who conduct research to improve education, instruction and policy. Five
online graduate degree program areas are available through the Distance Learning Program.
[http://www.coe.fsu.edu/departments/depart.links.html ''Florida State University - College of Education, Departments and Programs'' Retrieved on 5-26-2007.] The College operates the
Florida State University School, a
charter school in southeast Tallahassee.
National rankings
''U.S. News & World Report'' (2023 Edition)
* Overall College of Education - 26th overall
* Curriculum and Instruction - 23rd overall
* Education Administration and Supervision - 18th overall
* Higher Education Administration - 13th overall
* Special Education - 16th overall
In 2015, online graduate programs were ranked 2nd in the nation among both public and private universities by ''U.S. News & World Report.''
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Universities and colleges established in 1905
Schools of education in Florida
1905 establishments in Florida