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Education Sciences establishes a foundation of knowledge about the different contexts of education, used as a launchpad to propel students into any direction in the field of education. With four areas of specialization, this degree program prepares you for endless opportunities. Create your own future!

Course Catalog

Critical tracking courses

EDF 1005: Intro to education
EDF 2085: Diversity for educators
EME 2040: Intro to education technology

Areas of Specialization

Schools, Society & Policy

Our shared belief is that schools are shaped by larger societal forces like politics, culture, economics, and values. We enlist perspectives from history, philosophy, sociology and cultural studies to explore the inter-relationships between schools and society. Discover and apply knowledge to address and resolve pressing issues in schools, education policy and society.

Educational Technology

Ed Tech goes far beyond tablets and smartboards. This focus is designed to establish a background understanding of the industry and help students cultivate the skills needed to succeed in this growing field. From instructional design to VR/AR learning environments, we have carefully crafted a sequence of courses to engage you in this growing field.

Education Psychology & Research

Through the application of data analysis, research design and evaluation techniques, this specialization focuses on gaining insight into the multitude of factors that impact learning and development in various contexts.

Disabilities in Society

Focused on the dynamic place of disability-related issues in society, culture, and education, this specialization aims at an understanding of what’s necessary to facilitate equitable education opportunities in ever-changing learning environments. Access and equity are the dominant themes that will help to elevate our society.

Choose Your Career

Imagine endless opportunities. Students who successfully complete this degree program may enter the workforce ready to pursue a number of careers, within or beyond the traditional realm of education. From paraprofessional educator to policy analyst, education sciences prepares you to create your own future. Just some of the many career examples include:

*information obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor
Job Title	2017 Median Pay (BLS)
Political Scientist, Policy Analyst	$115,110
Administrative Services Manager	$94,020
Postsecondary Education Administrator, Registrar, Admissions Director	$92,360
Technical Writer, Grant Writer	$70,930
Web Developer	$67,990
Curriculum Developer, Employee Trainer, Distance Learning Coordinator	$63,750
Training and Development Specialist	$60,360
Human Resources Specialist	$60,350
Librarian, Media Center Specialist	$58,520
School and Career Counselors, Academic Advisor, Financial Aid Counselor	$55,410
Archivist, Curator, and Museum Worker	$47,360
Preschool & Childcare Center Directors	$46,890
Athletic Coach	$32,270

*information obtained from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor

For more information, contact:

Aaron Ganas

College of Education Academic Advisor

G-416 Norman Hall

(352) 273-4378

aganas@coe.ufl.edu