The College of Education at the University of Florida ranked No. 2 in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report rankings of America’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs. The college has been in the top one or two spots since 2015.
New this year are rankings for online specialty areas where UF earned top ranks based on peer assessment. Overall, UF maintains a place of leadership as No. 15 among the nation’s public education colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 annual rankings of America’s Best Graduate Education Schools. The college is ranked No. 24 when among public and private graduate education programs combined.
Two UF academic programs maintained rankings in the top-10 – Counselor Education jumped two spots to secure No. 3 and Special Education ranked No.7. Elementary Education and Curriculum & Instruction each earned top-20 positions, ranking No. 16 and No. 18, respectively.
UF continues to stake claim as the top-ranked college of education in Florida. Read the full story about our 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.”
College of Education staff receives J. Michael Rollo Diversity Impact Award
The College of Education congratulates Dr. Maria Leite, coordinator of College Assessment and Diversity Initiatives, who was recently awarded the esteemed University of Florida J. Michael Rollo Diversity Impact Award. This award recognizes a UF staff member who exemplifies the values of diversity and inclusive excellence by actively contributing to and supporting multiple communities across campus.