Florida State University College of Education


The Florida State University College of Education is one of sixteen colleges comprising the Florida State University. The College has roots that reach back to the West Florida Seminary and the State Normal College for Teachers. The College has a number of nationally ranked programs and is in the Top 20 nationally in terms of doctoral degrees awarded.
The College of Education has four academic departments which offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 27 fields of study. The academic programs prepare students for positions as leaders in the classroom and school system environment, as well as those who conduct research to improve education, instruction and policy. Five online graduate degree program areas are available through the Distance Learning Program. The College operates the Florida State University School, a charter school in southeast Tallahassee.

National rankings

U.S. News & World Report
In 2015, online graduate programs were ranked 2nd in the nation among both public and private universities by U.S. News & World Report.