Program Overview

Special Education Program

The Special Education program at Florida State University is a combined BS/MS pathway that prepares students to transform the lives of people with special needs. The program features cutting-edge instruction and research, small classes, enthusiastic faculty, empathetic approaches, dynamic field experiences, and mentors who help ensure students have the training and tools necessary to successfully support their students' learning.

Program Overview

The program is designed for students who are interested in a challenging and rewarding career in special education. Students will be prepared to work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and intellectual disabilities. The program provides real-world experience from the start, with students experiencing what it's like to be a teacher in actual classrooms as early as their first semester.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be eligible for masters-level compensation and will have the opportunity to pursue a career in a school district, state education agency, corporate or non-profit organization, or higher education institution. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for special education teachers is expected to grow by 6 percent through 2024, with a median national annual salary of $57,910 per year.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the program are available upon request.

Course/Degree Requirements

Course and degree requirements for the program are available upon request.

Tuition & Aid

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University offers over $1 million in scholarship and fellowship opportunities. The state of Florida is nationally ranked in the top 2 for lowest tuition, and the tuition at Florida State University is an even better bargain compared to other public research universities.

Research Areas

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University has numerous research centers and initiatives, including:

• Center on Better Health and Life for Underserved Populations
• Center for Couple and Family Therapy (CCFT)
• Center for Research in Mathematics, Engineering and Science (CERMES)
• Center of Integrative Nutrition and Food Research (CINFR)
• Center for Postsecondary Success (CPS)
• Center for Sport, Health, and Ecological Development (SHED)
• Center for Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development
• Family Institute
• Florida Center for Reading Research
• Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics in Higher Education
• Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine
• Leadership Learning Research Center
• Learning Systems Institute

Research Teams & Initiatives

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University has numerous research teams and initiatives, including:

• A.D.A.P.T Research Team
• Bullying Prevention Research Team
• Career Development & Technology Research Team
• Cardiovascular & Applied Physiology (CAP) Laboratory
• Collaborative Lab for the Advancement of Student Success (CLASS)
• GEMS Collaborative Research Team
• Gut Biome Lab
• Intervention For Victimized Youth (IVY)
• Kinetic Futures Laboratory
• The LEGO: Laboratory for Emotions in Groups and Organizations
• Parvatiyar Lab
• Promote Successful Transition to Higher Education and Work for Minority Individuals
• Seminoles ASPIRE
• Social Development Lab
• STRIDES
• Suicide Prevention Research Team

About the College

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. The College is home to six academic departments and numerous research centers and initiatives. The College is committed to maximizing human potential and preparing students for careers in education, health, and human sciences.