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Rising Beyond: UF College of Education Among America’s Top 5 Public Graduate Education Schools
The UF College of Education has climbed to No. 4 among public graduate education schools and No. 6 overall in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. With top-ranked online programs and nationally recognized specialties, UF continues to shape the future of education through innovation, research and impact.
HDOSE Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Innovation
UF College of Education Ascends to No. 8 Among America’s Best Public Graduate Education Schools
Building upon previous achievements, the College of Education at the University of Florida continues to ascend the ranks, leaping two spots to No. 8 among public education colleges in the 2024-2025 Best Graduate Education Schools by U.S. News & World Report. In specialty rankings, multiple programs received top-five designations in their respective areas, with the Counseling Education program given the nation’s top spot at No. 1.
Counselor Education’s participation in Gator Connect
With a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Florida is launching Gator Connect, a project aimed at strengthening school-based mental health (SBMH) services in Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS).
Through this initiative, 15 graduate students from UF’s School Psychology, School Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling programs will receive enhanced training and assistantship funding. In return, trainees will serve high-need ACPS schools, addressing the rising mental health needs among children and youth exacerbated by the pandemic.
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The Importance of the Practicum and Internship in Counseling Education
In the field of counseling, practical experience is just as vital as theoretical knowledge. This is where practicum and internship experiences come into play, serving as essential components of graduate counseling programs. The UF counseling education programs...
Essential Resources for Counselors
As a counselor, having access to the right resources is crucial for supporting your clients and enhancing your skills. To support you and your work, we compiled a list of organizations and resources that offer valuable information for counselors at all stages of their...
Practicum and Internship Experience
In the field of counseling, practical experience is just as vital as theoretical knowledge. This is where practicum and internship experiences come into play, serving as essential components of graduate counseling programs. The University of Florida counseling education programs prioritize these experiences to help students transition effectively from the classroom to real-world practice.
Couple and Family Clinic
We believe that success in counseling is helped by having you understand what to expect from us and what we expect from you. The clinic is part of the counselor education’s professional training program. The clinic is staffed by a team of faculty, doctoral students and advanced counseling students specializing in couples and family therapy, and is located at Norman Hall on the University of Florida’s Gainesville campus.
