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Whether you want to become an educator, clinician, researcher or educational leader, the Florida Atlantic (FAU) College of Education will prepare you to meet the changing needs of our schools, communities and organizations. We have five departments 鈥� Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counselor Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology and Special Education 鈥� to help you reach your goal.

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Why Florida Atlantic?

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1st Florida University to Receive Accreditation from Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

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$13 million in Research and Training Grants

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Make yourself at home in one of our six residence halls or three apartment buildings on the Boca Raton campus, and stay healthy at the rec center.

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Enter the Accelerated Induction into Teaching (AIT) program to fill teacher shortages.

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Get clinical experience and training through partnership initiatives with local school districts and other organizations.

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Become a member of the Student Achievement Council and collaborate with other College of Education students on projects and presentations, including the Student Research Symposium.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you have to pass the General Knowledge Exam. Nicknamed the 鈥楪K鈥�, the exam evaluates your basic skills. To become a teacher in Florida, you also need to pass two state certification exams: the Professional Education Exam and a Subject Area Exam, specific to your major.

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Our degree programs offer a traditional college experience, even for non-traditional students. You鈥檒l enjoy a dynamic mix of coursework in a variety of formats 鈥� face-to-face, hybrid and on-demand 鈥� so you can get different, high-quality educational experiences. Our faculty engages with you in every format, encouraging you to learn with and also from your peers. You鈥檒l receive individualized attention and advising from our Department faculty.

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Yes, you earn certifications when you complete your bachelor degree in any of the following programs: Elementary Education with Endorsements in Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Secondary Education (English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement, Mathematics Education, Science Education [Biology, Chemistry or Physics]), and Social Science Education. Note: the Early Care and Education degree is not an initial teacher certification degree.

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Yes, juniors, seniors and graduate students who have been officially admitted to the College of Education are eligible to apply for college-level and departmental scholarships. Undergraduate teacher preparation majors must have passed all sections of the FTCE 鈥� General Knowledge test in order to apply. Find out more about the College of Education scholarships.

Florida Atlantic participates in the Good FIT (First Introduction to Teaching) program. Students become paid instructional interns at their assigned local public school one day each week, assisting a model teacher. Learn more about Good FIT.

No, the College of Education offers programs on our campuses in Boca Raton, Davie and Jupiter, providing flexibility and access to multiple learning environments.

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Since 1964, The College of Education has been educating tomorrow鈥檚 teachers, researchers, school leaders and clinicians.

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