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ABOUT THE UF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The University of Florida College of Education, founded in 1906, has a national reputation for innovation-forged through pioneering initiatives such as Head Start, the community college system and the middle school movement- that endures today. By partnering with public schools and communities across the state, UF education faculty engage in novel scholarship and research activities that enhance school improvement, student achievement, teacher preparation and professional development, and leadership development in all education disciplines.

Teaching is one of several career paths that UF education students can choose from. Nearly 1,900 students are enrolled in 20 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs with 45 concentration areas, offered within five academic units:

  • Counselor Education
  • Educational Administration and Policy
  • Educational Psychology
  • Special Education
  • School of Teaching and Learning

To sustain the college’s innovative edge deep into the 21st century, heightened emphasis on emerging technology, advanced graduate studies, public scholarship and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrow’s leaders in all education professions.

ACCREDITATION. The college’s educator preparation programs have been continuously accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954.

U.S. NEWS RANKINGS: According to the rankings in U.S. News and World Report, the college has two programs in the top five nationally: Counselor Education (3) and Special Education (4).

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ABOUT THE UF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The University of Florida College of Education, founded in 1906, has a national reputation for innovation-forged through pioneering initiatives such as Head Start, the community college system and the middle school movement- that endures today. By partnering with public schools and communities across the state, UF education faculty engage in novel scholarship and research activities that enhance school improvement, student achievement, teacher preparation and professional development, and leadership development in all education disciplines.

Teaching is one of several career paths that UF education students can choose from. Nearly 1,900 students are enrolled in 20 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs, offered within five academic units: Counselor Education, Educational Administration and Policy, Educational Psychology, Special Education, School of Teaching and Learning.

To sustain the college’s innovative edge deep into the 21st century, heightened emphasis on emerging technology, advanced graduate studies, public scholarship and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrow’s leaders in all education professions.

U.S. NEWS RANKINGS: According to the rankings in U.S. News and World Report, the college has two programs in the top five nationally: Counselor Education (3) and Special Education (4).

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ABOUT THE UF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The University of Florida College of Education, founded in 1906, is one of only 17 public land grant institutions that belong to the Association of American Universities. Innovative research and scholarship that enhance school improvement, student achievement, school readiness and leadership development in the numerous education disciplines are college hallmarks. Nearly 1,900 students are enrolled in 20 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs, offered within five academic units: Counselor Education, Educational Administration and Policy, Educational Psychology, Special Education, and the School of Teaching and Learning.

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ABOUT THE UF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

The University of Florida College of Education is nationally recognized for its innovative research, scholarship and educator preparation programs that enhance school improvement, student achievement and educational leadership development. Nearly 1,900 students are enrolled in 20 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs, offered within five academic units: Counselor Education, Educational Administration and Policy, Educational Psychology, Special Education, and Teaching and Learning.