The College of Education at the University of Florida is No. 1 in the nation according to the 2021 Best Online Programs rankings released by U.S. News & World Report. The college has been in the top one or two spots since 2016. For online specialty areas, UF earned top ranks in Special Education, Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, and Instructional Media.
Overall, UF holds a place of leadership as No. 13 among the nation’s public education colleges in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 annual rankings of America’s Best Graduate Education Schools.
Two UF academic programs earned rankings in the top-5: Special Education (No. 4) and Counselor Education (No. 5). The college is ranked in all eligible areas, demonstrating an expanding domain expertise recognized by peers across the nation.
Learn more about the 2021 Best Online Programs here, and the full story about our 2022 Graduate Education Program rankings here.
Our work in the area of Student Success is done with the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve. Like so many of our programs, the impacts of this initiative are felt far beyond the classroom. We are implementing varied strategies to actively remove barriers and build bridges for the success of every learner. In areas of literacy, special education, counseling, social justice and beyond, we are lighting the way toward a more inclusive and brighter future.
Through our work in Early Learning we are leading the way to a future where every child is prepared to enter school. Focused on young children birth to age five, their families and the contexts that support their health, we are giving children the opportunity to succeed through transdisciplinary collaboration.
Our Leadership and education policy programs go far beyond the classroom. In order to transform education, we are working to prepare students and faculty to administer and implement complex policy at the school, district, state and national levels and to help build a brighter future through collaboration.
In the area of Educational Technology, shared data, interdisciplinary collaboration, and implementation of learning analytics, are helping us to create learning environments of the future. By integrating emerging and innovative technologies with learning sciences, we are enhancing the educational experiences and outcomes for students everywhere.
“With my degree, I plan to teach at the elementary level to help develop the fundamental skills and foundations needed to help students succeed in the rest of their academic careers.”
“One of the greatest privileges that I have is the opportunity to learn every day. I want to be able to be a positive role model in students’ lives and can share my love of learning with America’s future.”
“The format of this program fosters growth and allows for you to learn in the context of your own practice, helping you define your passions and identify your circle of influence. The online classes are perfectly crafted to facilitate all kinds of learners and to encourage reflection and growth.”
Taryrn Brown awarded 2021 COE Teacher of the Year
Undergraduate Teacher of the Year is awarded to faculty who excel in the classroom. Brown feels that despite the transition to emergency remote learning in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, she was able to cultivate connections with her students and foster a transformative academic experience.