Florida State University College of Education
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The Florida State University College of Education is one of sixteen colleges comprising the Florida State University (FSU). The College has roots that reach back to the West Florida Seminary and the State Normal College for Teachers.[1] The College has a number of nationally ranked programs and is in the Top 20 nationally in terms of doctoral degrees awarded.[2]
The College of Education has five academic departments which offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 27 fields of study. The academic programs prepare students for positions primarily in elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, vocational centers, and organizations that provide instructional design, counseling, recreational services and athletic training. Five online graduate degree program areas are available through the Distance Learning Program.[3]
[edit] National Rankings according to US News (2008 edition)
- Overall College of Education - 53rd overall
- Higher Education Administration - 18th overall
[edit] References
- ^ [1] State Library and Archives of Florida - Florida Photographic Collection, State Normal College for Teachers, circa 1897. Archive metadata: One of two colleges set up in 1887 for the education of teachers. The other was the State Normal and Industrial College in Tallahassee. Biographical note: This college relocated to Tallahassee in 1904 and merged with the Florida State College for Women (later Florida State University). Retrieved on 5-27-2007.
- ^ [2] Florida State University - College Highlights and Selected National Rankings Retrieved on 5-01-2007.
- ^ [3] Florida State University - College of Education, Departments and Programs Retrieved on 5-26-2007.
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