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Graduate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education prepare future educators for leadership roles in education. Our graduates go on serve as master classroom teachers and staff specialists in public or private school systems. Additionally, an early childhood education degree enables you to work at colleges or universities and in governmental or professional organizations.

In our early childhood education program, you will work closely with faculty members and receive a comprehensive education. Our teacher education program is a model service-learning program for the entire state of Florida. We regularly receive recognition for the quality and preparation of our graduates. We believe our small class sizes, strong faculty mentorship and resources enable our graduates to find success. Our students often remark that our program has a “small school” feel while providing the benefits of a major university.

We offer an  online master’s degree  as well as on-campus specialist and doctoral degrees.

Admission Requirements

In order to meet minimum University admission requirements, applicants must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA  – An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor’s degree.
  • A master’s or specialist degree with at least a 3.0 GPA  – An earned master’s or specialist degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted.
  • M.S. and Ed.S. applicant target scores:  Verbal – 146+, Quantitative – 140+
  • Ph.D. applicant target scores: Verbal – 151+, Quantitative – 145+, Writing – 3+
  • *NOTE: The GRE requirements for master’s and specialist programs have been waived through Fall 2026.
  • Language proficiency   test (international students only) – FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5), MELAB (minimum 77), Cambridge C1 Advanced Level (minimum 180), Michigan Language Assessment (minimum 55), and Duolingo (minimum 120)
  • Florida State University Office of Graduate Admissions 314 Westcott Building P.O. Box 3061410 Tallahassee, FL 32306-1410
  • Admission to graduate study is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department, program, or college determines admissibility to the degree program. University graduate admissions requirements are found at  https://gradschool.fsu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions . Academic programs have additional requirements.
  • Florida State University requires a course-by-course credential evaluation for all applicants that have degrees from a non-U.S. institution. International and domestic applicants with degrees earned from international institutions must submit their official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator for transcripts from a non-U.S. institution. SpanTran has created a custom application for Florida State University that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. See the “Transcript Requirement” section on The Graduate School website,  https://gradschool.fsu.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions , for detailed information on University transcript requirements for graduate admission.

For this program, applicants must upload the following REQUIRED supporting documents to the  Admissions Application Portal:

  • At least one (1) page for M.S. and Ed.S. applicants
  • At least two (2) pages for Ph.D. applicants
  • Two (2) for M.S. and Ed.S. applicants
  • Three (3) for Ph.D. applicants
  • One page resume/curriculum vitae
  • Writing Sample – it is acceptable to submit a paper used in another class or one that was published.

Application Deadlines

Master’s and specialist programs:

  • Fall Admissions:  July 1
  • Spring Admissions:  November 1
  • Summer Admissions:  March 1

Doctoral program:

  • Fall Admissions:  December 1 (priority deadline); July 1 (final deadline)

If you are interested in applying, please contact  [email protected] .

How to Apply

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Degree Requirements

Master’s degree.

The C & I degree requires a minimum of 32 credit hours. All students completing the C&I degree must complete either a classroom-based action research project OR pass the comprehensive exam.

Core Program Categories (taken by all masters candidates)- 12-15 semester credit hours

  • This category addresses critical issues of PK-12 curriculum. A broad range of scope, sequence, and integration issues would include: 1.) The historical, philosophical, psychological, and social foundations upon which curriculum is constructed; 2.) The development and use of national and state standards; and 3.) Applications in contemporary design (aims, goals, implementation, and assessment alternatives).
  • This category addresses considerations and decisions addressing the needs of learners, selection of teaching methods, and the social interactions necessary to enhance the quality of the learning environment. Tenets of learning theory applied as best practice (e.g., Universal Design for Learning, Response to Intervention, et. al.) would be represented in this core category.
  • This category addresses considerations, decisions, and critical issues relevant to enhancing instructional effectiveness and efficiency through the use of web tools, social media, and immersive environments, productivity tools, project-based learning, et al. Consideration is also given to effective online/asynchronous teaching and learning best practices.
  • This category broadly addresses the interpretation, use, and conduct of research. Masters candidates will design studies, collect relevant information in a field-based environment, and interpret results that lead to instructional improvement and enhanced student achievement. Candidates specifically interested in continuing studies at the doctoral level will, in addition, complete EDF 5481 (Methods of Educational Research, 3 SCH).

Major  (18-21 Semester Credit Hours) Specialization courses in Early Childhood Education

Specialist Degree

The Specialist in Early Childhood Education Program of Study is individually planned in conjunction with the major professor and the student’s supervisory committee with course work emphasis in the areas listed below. A minor is suggested.

  • Theory base for childhood education
  • Instruction
  • Special field experience
  • Directed research

Doctoral Degree

The Doctor of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education is individually planned in conjunction with the major professor and the student’s supervisory committee with course work emphasis in the areas listed below. A minor is suggested.

  • Scholarly Engagement Requirement
  • Doctoral Handbook

Tuition & Aid

Information about tuition and fees at Florida State is available  here . You can learn more about the scholarship and aid opportunities for College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences students  here .

Career Opportunities

Curriculum choices in our master’s and specialist programs are designed to enable students to become teacher leaders, college instructors, as well as curriculum specialists, state testing specialists and textbook company representatives. Doctoral program graduates are prepared to become university professors, researchers and leaders in the field.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job outlook for early childhood teachers is expected to grow 10.5%  through 2026, which equates to approximately 50,100 new jobs. The job outlook for instructional leaders/coordinators is expected to grow up to 10.5% through 2026. That translates into over 17,000 new jobs nationwide. The median national annual salary range for instructional leaders/coordinators is $64,450 per year. For university or college professors, the Bureau predicts a 10.3% increase in jobs by 2026, totaling 2,400 new jobs. The median national salary is $64,780 per year.

A career in education can be very rewarding, and a typical path offers ample opportunities for professional development and growth. Educators make a difference in the lifelong learning experience of their students, as well as, the quality and standards of the programs they teach.

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On-campus programs:  Veronica Houck

Online master's program: Heather Murphy

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Master's Student: The academic experience in the University of Florida's online graduate program Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Educational Technology has been exceptional. I have gained a deeper understanding of effective instructional strategies and innovative technology resources that can be applied in my teaching career and to my future curriculum design endeavors. ... Read 8 reviews

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Alum: I earned my Early Childhood Education degree from USF in 2002. I was enrolled in an education program with a cohort, full-time. The professors were knowledgeable and caring, and my classmates were amazing human beings. My internships provided me with the knowledge and experience needed to become a successful classroom teacher. I am returning now to earn a Master of Social Work to become a trauma therapist. I will begin online in January 2023. Proud to be a USF Bull! ... Read 3 reviews

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Master's Student: The program was informative and engaging engaging and provide a meaningful opportunities to engage in real world practices and educational leadership. The professors were knowledgeable and supportive throughout the program. I would have liked to see more preparation opportunities for the state certification exam that costs a lot of money to take. Overall, the Masters of Educational Leadership program that requires certification for graduation could offer a lot more opportunity to help graduate students be better equipped for the state leadership exam. ... Read 13 reviews

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Our Master of Science in Early Childhood Education provides graduate training in the understanding and teaching of children from birth to age eight. Students develop a foundation in curriculum and instruction and specialization in learning and development during early childhood.

FIU has been recognized by Discover Early Childhood EDU as a top-40 Most Affordable Early Childhood Program .

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Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development and Education, BS

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Integrate Learning and Development Practices to Facilitate Growth

The B.S. in Early Childhood Development and Education program at UCF prepares you to impact a diverse population of young children and families using research-based, developmentally appropriate practices. Your coursework will provide you with the knowledge and skills in many areas, including child development, social and emotional development, assessment and literacy. Here, we believe that all children deserve a strong foundation in a safe and nurturing environment, using a constructive approach to learning.

With two tracks available, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a path that aligns with your professional and personal goals. Both tracks include practical application work as a way to help students apply what they learn by participating in multiple school and agency opportunities. The early childhood development and education program also works closely with the UCF Creative School, which is an NAEYC-accredited child care program on campus. You’ll work closely with faculty to create your individual plan, which may include practicum placements at top organizations such as Nemours and Arnold Palmer children’s hospitals, Make a Wish Foundation, Orlando Science Center, Children’s Home Society, United Cerebral Palsy, Head Start and Early Head Start, among others.

Education, Pre-Kindergarten through Primary (K-3) Track (certification) The certification track allows you to explore teaching pedagogy and instructional practices focusing on early childhood education. It’s a great option if you’re interested in teaching pre-kindergarten through third grade. This track meets the educational requirements for certification in pre-kindergarten through third grade. Upon graduating from this Florida state-approved teacher preparation program and passing all three Florida Teacher Certification Examinations, you’ll qualify for the Professional Florida Educator’s Certificate. Additionally, you will graduate with ESOL and Reading Endorsements.

Early Childhood Development Track (non-certification) In this track, you’ll take a series of core and specialization courses that prepare you to work with children, parents and families in a variety of settings. Your coursework will cover children’s literature and family systems, as well as courses that meet the requirements to become a certified child life specialist. Child life specialists work in hospital settings and help reduce the stress and anxiety children and families experience related to healthcare and hospitalization. Please note that you will not become certified upon completing this program as there are additional requirements to meet post-graduation. This degree culminates in a semester-long practicum.

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Course Overview

Child life: psychosocial care of children in health settings.

Explore Child Life theory and practice to students wanting to work with children, youth and their families in hospitals and pediatric clinical settings.

Classroom Management and Guidance of Young Children

Learn techniques to guide behavior of young children, emphasizing classroom management and pro-social skills.

Social and Emotional Development of Young Children

Gain an in-depth understanding of the social and emotional development of the young child. Examine the implication for curriculum development.

The early childhood development and education program continuously challenged all the ideas that I had regarding education and young children. I entered the program thinking I was just going to learn how to teach core subjects, but I left with an awareness of the developmental process that children undergo and with tools to help them achieve that growth." — Maria Spinetti Rincon '19

Early Childhood Development Skills You’ll Learn

  • Gain a thorough knowledge of early child development specifically related to the critical area of social and emotional development of children.
  • Have opportunities to synthesize course objectives across the degree program into practical placements.
  • Infuse technology into course instruction and in practical use in the field.
  • Work with exceptional needs children and English learners.

Career Opportunities

  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Elementary Teacher
  • Preschool Director
  • Head Start Professional
  • Child Development Specialist
  • Child Advocate
  • Early Intervention Specialist
  • Child Life Specialist

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T100 - Early Childhood Education (B.S.)

Mission/purpose.

The mission for the Early Childhood Education (E.C.E.) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program is to prepare students to become highly effective prekindergarten through grade 3 teachers in public and private school settings.

The Program

The program offers affordable, flexible, yet targeted courses that focus on providing developmentally appropriate teaching practices to future educators through both hybrid and online class formats. The B.S. curricula are evidence-based and strive to meet and exceed the Florida Department of Education requirements. Students graduate with the ability to earn the Florida Educator Certificate (prekindergarten/primary education) and an ESOL endorsement.

The curriculum is designed to provide a practical hands-on application approach to understanding early childhood education. With the lower-division component of the B.S. degree built on the College’s Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Early Childhood Management, students who have completed the A.S. degree will, in most cases, be able to apply their technical coursework toward the B.S. degree.

The prerequisites for entering the B.S. in E.C.E. are a completed A.S. in Early Childhood Management or A.A. degree and completion of one prerequisite course for Florida Teacher Preparation Programs:

EDF1005 - Introduction to Education

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all upper division courses.

Program Requirements

To meet the minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance to the B.S. in Early Childhood Education program, applicants must satisfy the bachelor’s degree general admission requirements . The B.S. in Early Childhood Education degree program has rolling admissions throughout the term; a bachelor’s degree admissions application may be submitted at any time throughout the term.

Additionally, applicants must:

Hold an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education degree or a General Education Associate in Arts degree.

Have a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the general education component of their A.S. or A.A. degree or have completed the requirements for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (Fla. Stat. § 1004.04).

Submit a typed essay (350-500 words in a Word document) on their reasons for becoming a teacher. Students submit their essays to [email protected] .

Complete the state required prerequisite course EDF1005 - Introduction to Education with a grade of C or higher.

To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Florida State College at Jacksonville, students must:

Earn a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the general education component of A.S. or A.A. degree or have completed the requirements for the baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, as required by Fla. Stat. § 1004.04.

Successfully complete all required courses with a C or higher and a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Take and pass all three of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) prior to EEC 4940C - Internship Early Childhood and RED 4941C - Reading Practicum placement. For more information on the cost or how to register for the examinations, visit fl.nesinc.com. The FTCE include the following:

General Knowledge Test (all four parts).

Prekindergarten/Primary Education.

Professional Education Test.

Submit an approved portfolio prior to EEC4940C - Internship Early Childhood and RED4941C - Reading Practicum placement demonstrating mastery of the program course objectives.

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Master’s in Education Programs in Florida

The Sunshine State has one of the largest school systems in the country with more than 4,000 public schools in nearly 70 districts. Pay scales vary significantly from district to district, but a master’s degree usually adds thousands more per year according to the Florida Department of Education .

Each year the state surveys school districts to identify which subject areas are facing critical teacher shortages . The list, compiled by the Florida Department of Education, has remained the same for several years: middle and high school math, middle and high school science, middle and high school English, reading, exceptional student education, English for speakers of other languages, foreign languages, technology education and industrial arts.

While having a degree in one of these areas doesn’t guarantee employment in the state, it can make the job search a whole lot easier. A Master’s in Education degree makes a successful job search even more likely. Read on for more information on programs in Florida, Florida careers for those with a master’s in an education-related field, or click on any of the school links to request information and take the first step towards earning your degree!

Earning your Master’s in Education in Florida

You can earn a Master’s in Education in a traditional campus setting, online , or through a hybrid program that combines both approaches.

Select Florida Schools with Advanced Education Degrees

If you want to earn a master’s degree but are worried about the costs, we’ve compiled a list of scholarship and grant opportunities just for you:

  • The Minority Teacher Education Scholarship (MTES) is awarded to high performing African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and Native American students, and can be applied to over 35 schools in Florida.
  • The TEACH grant program offers $4000 per year to students who agree to teach in low-income areas for four years upon graduation.
  • By joining the organization Phi Delta Kappa, you have an opportunity to apply for their scholarship , which is geared toward students pursuing both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education.
  • Be sure to contact the school you’re interested in to check if they offer scholarships or funding opportunities. Many schools offer Graduate Assistantships, wherein qualified students may teach or perform research to subsidize their educational costs.

Working in Florida with a Master’s in Education Degree

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall national outlook for the employment of teachers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024.

Bureau of Labor Statistics information about teacher wages for Florida educators shows salaries vary throughout the state. Years of experience and education levels impact overall pay.  If you compare salaries to those in other states, keep in mind that Florida has no state income tax.

A graduate degree in education opens opportunities outside of the just the traditional teaching route. Some such careers in Florida include:

  • Educational research organizations, such as the Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) Southeast , whose mission centers around evidence-based educational practices.
  • Companies that publish textbooks and other educational materials, such as Pearson Education
  • Education Technology (Ed Tech) companies in Florida, such as Learn Jelly
  • Educational nonprofits like Beyond the Spectrum

Ready to take your next step towards earning your graduate degree in education? It’s simple – just click on any of the school links that interest you to get more information!

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Early Childhood Education, Associate in Science (A.S.)

Our Mission: The Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) will provide early childhood educators with a solid foundation of knowledge of early childhood education based on developmentally appropriate practice and child growth and development.

The A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This program provides students with a strong foundation in early childhood knowledge and prepares them for entry or continuation in the workforce. Students can also immediately begin the B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education upon conferral of the A.S. degree. Students will learn about developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through 8 years old. There are multiple opportunities to observe and participate in classroom settings. Field experiences and the internship include a variety of ages and settings. Students will be eligible for at least one specialization certificate as part of the program.

The Associate in Science Early Childhood Education Program at Florida Gateway College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The current accreditation term runs from July 1, 2017, through July 31, 2024. 

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

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Testing Entrance Requirements

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315. A student who does not achieve minimum scores will be required to take developmental educations classes in English, math, reading, and SLS 1501 the College Experience.

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Classes are delivered online.

  • Tuition: $6,199.20 (up to an additional $600.00 for online fees)
  • Lab fees: $120.00
  • Textbooks: $2,121.75

Job Placement Rate

Enrolled ’19-’20, careers at a glance, starting salaries.

Salaries begin at $13.82 per hour.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program have a variety of career position opportunities, including becoming a Child Care Teacher or Teacher Assistant.

Employers of FGC Graduates

  • Happy House
  • RCMA Child Development Center
  • Suwannee Valley 4Cs

Program Details

To be officially considered for this program, a student must have a high school diploma or GED certificate, submit an application to FGC, and take a placement exam if not exempt by the state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

  • This program may be started at the beginning of each semester.
  • This program is accredited by the NAEYC.
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Highly qualified professors

Student Guidebook

First Year:

Fall Semester: 12 Credit Hours

  • ENC 1101 – Freshman Composition I 3 credits **
  • MGF 1106 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 credits ** or
  • MGF 1107 – Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 credits ** or
  • Any General Education MAC or STA course
  • PSY 2012 – General Psychology I 3 credits **
  • MUL 1010 – Music Appreciation 3 credits ** or
  • HUM 2551 – Philosophy and Religion 3 credits **

Spring Semester: 13 Credit Hours

  • CHD 1220 – Child Growth & Development: Infant & Preschool 3 credits ( Must be passed with a C or better )
  • BSC 2010C – General Biology I with Lab 4 credits, 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab ( Must be passed with a C or better )
  • EEC 1001 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education 3 credits ( Must be passed with a C or better )
  • EEC 2300 – Cognitive Experiences for Young Children 3 credits ** ( Must be passed with a C or better )

Summer Term A: 6 Credit Hours

  • HUN 2410 – Basic Childhood Nutrition 3 credits **
  • EEC 1600 – Guiding the Young Child 3 credits

Summer Term B: 3 Credit Hours

  • EEC 2401 – Home and Community 3 credits **

Second Year :

  • EEC 1601 – Child Study 3 credits **
  • EEC 2200 – Curriculum Overview 3 credits
  • EDF 1005 – Introduction to the Teaching Profession 3 credits ** ( Must be
  • passed with a C or better )
  • EEC 1309 – Early Childhood Education Foundations 3 credits

Spring Semester: 14 Credit Hours

  • SPC 2608 – Public Speaking 3 credits **
  • EEC 2949 – Internship-Child Developmen t 2 credits ( Must be passed with a C or better )
  • EME 2040 – Introduction to Technology for Educators 3 credits **
  • Elective 3 credits

Total 60 Credit Hours

  • * Staff Credential (formerly known as CDAE) meets requirements for EEC 1001, EEC 2300, and CHD 1220.
  • ** Distance Learning Options Available.
  • CHD 1312 – Infants and Toddlers
  • EEC 2002 – Operating Early Childhood Facility*
  • EEX 2013 – Special Needs in Early Childhood Education**
  • EDF 2085 – Introduction to Diversity for Educators**
  • CHD 1339 – Motor Development and Play

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO SUPPORT CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN CONTEXT

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THEIR ABILITY TO CREATE POSITIVE FAMILY-TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THEIR ABILITY TO OBSERVE, DOCUMENT, AND ASSESS CHILDREN

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF DEVELOPMENTALLY, CULTURALLY, AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE TEACHING PRACTICES

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE, APPLICATION, AND INTEGRATION OF ACADEMIC CONTENT IN THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM

STUDENTS WILL DEMONSTRATE PROFESSIONALISM AS AN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

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The mission of the Special Education program area is to promote the successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities and their families in society through excellence in the education of teachers and leaders, the generation of new knowledge, and the application of existing knowledge.

UF seeks to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Florida, the nation, and the world by pursuing new knowledge and its dissemination while building upon the rich experiences of the past. The University values quality and inclusive public education, leading-edge research, and meaningful outreach and public service as ways to distinguish itself among the finest public universities in the nation. The University of Florida must create the broadly diverse environment necessary to foster multi-cultural skills and perspectives in its teaching and research for its students to contribute and succeed in the world of the 21st century.

In keeping with this institutional perspective, the faculty in the special education doctoral program recognizes the importance of the three-fold mission and actively seek to improve the lives and outcomes of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood and their families (a) by generating new knowledge through a variety of research endeavors, (b) through practical application of knowledge in real world settings, and (c) by preparing doctoral students for leadership roles in colleges, universities, research centers, public policy institutes, professional associations, school districts or human service agencies.

The Special Education doctoral program faculty is committed to fostering a research community among professors and doctoral students whose work directly contributes to the advancement and betterment of infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with disabilities and their families and teachers.

Degrees Offered with a Major in Special Education

  • Doctor of Education
  • concentration in Clinical and Translational Science
  • concentration in Early Childhood Studies 
  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Master of Education
  • Specialist in Education

Requirements for these degrees are given in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog.

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Special education, school psychology and early childhood studies departmental courses, special education (phd).

SLO 1     Knowledge         Candidates will apply advanced levels of knowledge in the following core areas: (a) trends and issues in Special Education and their relationship to practice, policy, and research; (b) acquisition, organization, and interpretation of information about research in Special Education; c) identification of research questions and methodology emanating from different knowledge paradigms; and, (d) critique of Special Education research and practice from various knowledge paradigms.

SLO 2     Skills      Candidates will attain the technical knowledge and skills to become independent scholars capable of conducting research and evaluating educational programs, products, and practices.

SLO 3     Professional Behavior    Candidates will give a presentation to other professionals or submit a paper for publication based on a research project.

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SLO 1     Knowledge         Candidates will apply advanced levels of knowledge in the following core areas: (a) trends and issues in Special Education and their relationship to practice, policy, and research; (b) acquisition, organization, and interpretation of information about research in Special Education; c) identification of research questions and methodology emanating from different knowledge paradigms; and, (d) critique of Special Education research and practice from various knowledge paradigms.  

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SLO 1     Knowledge         Program participants will identify and apply effective academic and behavioral interventions for students with disabilities and other learning differences.

SLO 2     Knowledge         Program participants will identify and discuss an area of study within the field of special education (e.g. reading; transition; behavior).

SLO 3     Skills      Program participants will use a variety of techniques/tools to determine academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities and other learning differences.

SLO 4     Skills      Program participants will use professional literature to discuss current issues in special education.

SLO 5     Professional Behavior    Program participants will demonstrate leadership and professional growth through involvement in collaborative (e.g. consultation; coteaching), participatory (e.g. attending professional conferences), and/or leadership activities (e.g. conducting school/district level inservice, conference presentations, mentoring a new teacher).

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SLO 2     Skills      Program participants will use a variety of techniques/tools to determine academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities and other learning differences

SLO 4     Professional Behavior    Program participants will use data to monitor progress and make decisions regarding academic and behavioral programs and instruction for students with disabilities and other learning differences

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  • Families and Community
  • Informal and Out-of-School Learning
  • Social Emotional Learning
  • Teachers and Teaching

While many early childhood frameworks have focused primarily on the healthy development of children, an emerging framework known as “early relational health” stresses the importance of nurturing the broader human ecosystem around babies and toddlers as well. In this episode, experts explore key principles that can guide practitioners and leaders on the front lines of education, health, and social services. 

  • Thelma Ramirez, researcher, HGSE, and co-author of Early Relational Health: A Review of Research, Principles, and Perspectives  
  • Jessica Sager, co-founder and CEO, All Our Kin

Junlei Li , Saul Zaentz senior lecturer in early childhood education, faculty co-chair, Human Development and Education Program, HGSE

Key Takeaways

  • Relational health is the foundation of physical, mental, and behavioral health for the child, the family, and the community.
  • A renewed focus on relational health means caring about the child and human beings on the other end of the relationships - the parents, the caregivers, and the professionals who help them.
  • To build relational health in our community, we need to advocate for an ecosystem of healthy relationships all around families, schools, and communities.  
  • Why Relationships Matter in our Earliest Years - Usable Knowledge
  • Early Relational Health: A Review of Research, Principles, and Perspectives - Nurture Connection
  • All Our Kin
  • What is Early Childhood Development? A Guide to the Science - Harvard Center on the Developing Child
  • Early Relational Health - American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Family Child Care Providers' Experience in Health Promotion - Innovations in Family and Community Health
  • Family Child Care Providers As Health Educators & Advocates: Perspectives Of Parents, Health Care Providers and Community Service Providers

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Attorneys representing a group of Florida students, parents and teachers have settled a lawsuit challenging the state’s prohibition on classroom instruction involving LGBTQ people and topics. While lessons specifically about sexual orientation and gender identity are still banned, the agreement will allow in-school classroom discussions of such topics, require schools to prohibit discrimination and bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and make it clear that the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law does not extend to the banning of books .

Further, the agreement stipulates that instruction must be neutral on LGBTQ matters, meaning, for example, that lessons cannot depict heterosexuality as preferable. 

“The state of Florida has now made it clear that LGBTQ+ kids, parents and teachers in Florida can, in fact, say that they are gay,” the lead plaintiffs’ attorney, Roberta Kaplan, said in a statement.

In addition to representing the Florida plaintiffs, Kaplan represented Edie Windsor, whose case resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning the Defense of Marriage Act. More recently, she handled E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis also declared the settlement a “major win,” noting that his Parental Rights in Education Act remains in effect. The law originally prohibited LGBTQ-related instruction in kindergarten through third grade. Last year, it was amended to outlaw most lessons in all grades. 

Because the law and related state regulations were broad and vague, school administrators have removed pride flags and stickers from classrooms, made teachers empty bookshelves and done little to quell LGBTQ parents’ fears that their children may be punished for talking about their families. 

“If you read the early drafts of the Florida bill, it really seems as if any discussion at all was prohibited,” says Katie Blankenship, director of the state’s chapter of the free speech advocacy group PEN America. “Teachers were told never to discuss it in school if their families had same-sex partners. Go back in the closet, stay in the closet or find another place to work.”

Florida’s Board of Education issued a rule saying teachers could lose their licenses if they violated restrictions on instruction — even though the law did not include such sanctions — or if their classrooms contained books with LGBTQ characters or themes. 

In January 2023, the Williams Institute, an LGBTQ data clearinghouse located at UCLA, published survey results showing that almost 9 in 10 queer parents feared the law’s impact on their families, with more than half considering leaving the state and a fourth reporting they had been harassed since its passage.

Under this week’s agreement, education officials must send every school board in the state a copy of the settlement, which outlines numerous ways in which in-school discussion of LGBTQ topics is allowed, as well as officials’ legal obligations to protect students and educators from harassment and discrimination. 

The document defines classroom instruction as “the formal work of teaching” and lists “teaching an overview of modern gender theory or a particular view of marriage equality” as an example of something prohibited. Not banned is “mere discussion” of gay or transgender people or same-sex couples in class, or a student’s decision to address sexual orientation or gender identity.

“The statute would also leave teachers free to ‘respond if students discuss … their identities or family life,’ ‘provide grades and feedback’ if a student chooses ‘LGBTQ identity’ as an essay topic and answer ‘questions about their families,’ ” the agreement states. It adds that “just as no one would suggest that references to numbers in a history book constitute ‘instruction on mathematics,’ ” a literary reference to LGBTQ people in a book does not violate the law “any more than a math problem asking students to add bushels of apples is ‘instruction on apple farming.’ ” 

Blankenship says she expects compliance will be uneven for some time. 

“I anticipate different levels of eagerness to apply this settlement, depending on the demographics of each community,” she says. School leaders in “some places will be delighted, while in some places it will be a struggle.”

The settlement does not apply to what PEN calls “ educational gag orders ” in other states, nor will it necessarily have an impact on increasing levels of teacher self-censorship that researchers have found even in states where no law or rule limits what can be taught. 

Following the Florida law’s 2022 passage, legislators in numerous states introduced bills restricting classroom speech. At least 15 states enacted versions of the law , and hundreds of anti-LGBTQ bills are under consideration in statehouses in the current legislative season. 

While the letter of each law may differ, gay and transgender advocacy groups say the overall impact nationwide has been a marked increase in in-school anti-LGBTQ violence and harassment, fear and confusion leading to teacher self-censorship and the end of supportive programs such as gay-straight alliances.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the death of nonbinary Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict after a fight in a high school girls’ bathroom Feb. 7. An LGBTQ educator in that district had been singled out for criticism by state officials for his support of queer youth.

A 2022 Oklahoma law forced Nex to use the girls’ bathroom, a space considered unsafe for transgender youth. A coroner has ruled the teen’s Feb. 8 death a suicide.

Data from the school climate advocacy groups GLSEN and The Trevor Project reveals rising rates of anti-LGBTQ speech and actions not just in states where the new laws are in effect, but in classrooms in places previously known for supporting gay and trans students.  Referring to the settlement as “very drinkable lemonade,” Blankenship says it’s a start: “The bubble of fear has now been popped.”

Beth Hawkins is a senior writer and national correspondent at The 74.

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Florida Wins: Lawsuit Against Parental Rights in Education Act to Be Dismissed; Law Remains in Effect.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis announces a major win against the activists who sought to stop Florida’s efforts to keep radical gender and sexual ideology out of the classrooms of public-school children in kindergarten through third grade (5- to 9-year-olds).

In 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis stood up to activists and extremists who mobilized to smear and stop the Parental Rights in Education Act. The Act:

  • Prohibits classroom instruction about sexual orientation or gender identity in K–3 classrooms, and after 3rd grade, these conversations need to be age-appropriate.
  • Ensures that at the beginning of every school year, parents will be notified about healthcare services offered at the school, with the right to decline any service offered.
  • Ensures that whenever a questionnaire or health screening is given to K–3 students, parents receive it first and provide permission for the school to administer the questionnaire or health screening to their child.

Governor DeSantis signed the bill in April 2022. And, in typical fashion, the activists turned to the courts to stop the legislatively enacted will of the people.

Frequently carrying water for the activists, the media wrote countless stories lying about the intent, design, and application of the law. The activists carried these same lies into the courtroom—thankfully, to no avail.

Their judicial activism has failed. Today’s mutually agreed settlement ensures that the law will remain in effect and it is expected that the case will be dismissed by the Court imminently.

“We fought hard to ensure this law couldn’t be maligned in court, as it was in the public arena by the media and large corporate actors,”  said General Counsel Ryan Newman.  “We are victorious, and Florida’s classrooms will remain a safe place under the Parental Rights in Education Act.”

Thanks to the leadership of Governor DeSantis, the law remains in effect, and children will be protected from radical gender and sexual ideology in the classroom.

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Commentary | Early detection is key to protecting young Floridians’ hearts | Opinion

In some adolescent heart issues, the first outward sign of a problem can be a heart attack. Mobile electrocardiogram screenings can save lives.

Rafe Maccarone and I grew up in a small Florida beach town. He was my soccer teammate at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School. One day, as we were warming up for practice, my teammates and I watched Rafe take a knee and fall on his back.

A teammate of ours started CPR. Our coach joined in, and other teammates searched for an automated external defibrillator nearby. Unfortunately, it was too late.

Rafe died in the hospital the next day.

It’s been 16 years since my friend died of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition that makes it harder and harder over time for the heart to pump blood. Early detection could have saved his life. Even today, there’s much more we can do to safeguard youth and young adults and prevent them from suffering serious heart conditions.

Evan Ernst is the executive director of Who We Play For, a nonprofit organization that focuses solely on the prevention of sudden cardiac death in the young. (courtesy, Evan Ernst)

For 80% of student athletes, sudden cardiac arrest is the first indication of an underlying heart condition. Had Rafe’s heart condition been detected prior to his cardiovascular episode on Nov. 30, 2007, there is a 95% chance he would be with us today.

Rafe is the genesis of Who We Play For , the nonprofit organization I serve as executive director. For more than 10 years now, his family and friends have joined forces to prevent what happened to him from happening to other young people.

Who We Play For travels across Florida each week, setting up mobile electrocardiogram screening events. With a simple, five-to-10-minute test, we can identify previously unnoticed heart conditions that may be a serious threat to a young person’s life. Identifying these signs before students participate in high-intensity sports can prevent what happened to my friend Rafe.

Since 2014, we have screened more than 250,000 students, ages 10 to 22, at a low cost or at no cost for families who cannot afford to pay for it. We notify families when abnormalities are detected so that they can seek further care from a specialized health care provider.

This effort would not be possible without the generous support of our partners. Florida State University’s entrepreneurship program was the flint that sparked the flame of Who We Play For, and the program has continued to support the movement along the way. Other organizations have contributed financial resources to bring screenings to more students across Florida. Simply Healthcare recently committed $100,000 to expand the program, extending heart screenings and protecting the lives of Florida’s youth.

Who We Play For is now the largest heart-screening nonprofit in the United States, having documented saving the lives of more than 250 kids with heart conditions and expanding our reach to more than 500 schools across the nation.

And we are continuing to expand our work through our partners — from Simply Healthcare and the Florida Legislature to the Florida High School Athletic Association, school boards and school districts and many more. In partnership with these stakeholders, we’ve implemented a proactive approach to promote healthy hearts and save lives.

By raising awareness about the risks of cardiac issues among youth athletes, Who We Play For is empowering individuals and communities to act. Fellow student athletes, coaches and parents are most often on the front line of cardiac emergencies, and we are committed to creating a culture of vigilance and providing the tools necessary to help them respond quickly to a sudden cardiac episode.

Florida was the first state in the country to require CPR training two times as a high school graduation requirement. We are grateful for the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida legislators for helping to make this a reality.

Evan Ernst is the executive director of Who We Play For , one of the largest nonprofits of its kind in the world, which focuses solely on the prevention of sudden cardiac death in the young. He is a graduate of Florida State University and the University of Pennsylvania.

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