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Empowering Educators. Inspiring Futures.

At Florida Southern College’s School of Education, we prepare passionate, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking educators to make a lasting difference. Whether you're just beginning your journey into teaching or looking to advance your career, we offer a full range of programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, designed to meet you where you are and take you where you want to go. With hands-on clinical experiences, personalized faculty mentorship, and strong school partnerships, our students gain the tools they need to thrive in real-world classrooms. From early childhood to educational leadership, our programs are grounded in research, driven by innovation, and focused on impact. Discover how you can lead the future of education…starting today.

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An Unparalleled Education Experience

Supportive Faculty

You will learn from professors who are personally committed to your success. They provide individualized guidance and support, ensuring you receive valuable feedback and mentorship throughout your academic journey.

On-Campus Lab Schools

All education majors have opportunities to collaborate with teachers and students at our on-campus lab schools, the Early Childhood Learning Lab and the Roberts Academy.

Practical Experience

Clinical experiences, internships, and partnerships are a major part of the education programs, with opportunities beginning in your first year. These hands-on experiences ensure you are well-prepared for a successful career, providing valuable insights and practical skills.

Generous Funding

Mark and Lynn Hollis established the Hollis Fellows in Education Program to provide scholarships to education majors pursuing teaching careers.

FSC offers education majors so many opportunities! Practical experiences, both on campus and through fieldwork, prepared me for the classroom and reinforced my passion for teaching. The support from the faculty is incredibly influential; each encouraged and challenged me to excel.

Jimmy Houle '23

Fifth-grade reading teacher, Spessard Holland Elementary

Undergraduate Programs

Art Education

Prepare to teach visual arts, fostering creativity and artistic skills in K-12 learners.

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Elementary Education

Equip yourself to teach a variety of subjects to children in elementary schools, focusing on meeting the needs of all learners.

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Music Education

Learn to teach music in grades K-12, covering music theory, performance, and conducting to inspire and educate future musicians.

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Secondary Education

Prepare to teach middle and high school grades 6-12 in subjects such as biology, English, math, and social science, focusing on advanced academic content and adolescent development.

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Education Minors

The Early Childhood Education minor focuses on child development and teaching practices for children ages three to eight. The Special Education minor prepares students to support all learners through inclusive and differentiated instruction.

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Degree Completion for Working Adults

Earn your Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education through this flexible option.

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Fast-Track Your Future and Save

Our 4+1 Master’s in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction lets you earn both degrees in just five years, saving time and money while gaining advanced skills to lead and inspire in the classroom.

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Get Your DOE Credits with FSC's Teacher Workshops

Florida Southern makes earning certification and recertification credits convenient! Taught by faculty, our workshops are approved by the State of Florida Department of Education can be completed online.

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Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction

Transition to a teaching career with online courses in research-based practices and hands-on internship designed for individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.

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Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Gain the skills and credentials to lead your Pre-K–12 academic community with practical curriculum and professional networking opportunities. This program is designed for teachers holding a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate.

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Master of Education in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction

Advance your teaching career by enhancing your knowledge of student-centered, experiential, and problem-based learning methods. This program is designed for teachers holding a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate.

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Doctor of Education

Prepare for roles in administration, policy development, higher education, and research with a comprehensive program covering curriculum, assessment, professional development, and policy analysis, culminating in a dissertation.

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Advance your career as a leader in K-12 administration, school districts, policy development, or higher education with rigorous program focused on research, collaboration, and leadership skills.

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