School of Education
Everyone Remembers That Teacher Who Made a Positive Impact on Their Life.
We are dedicated to shaping the future of education through innovative teaching, rigorous academic programs, and a supportive community of passionate educators. Our commitment to excellence is exemplified by our lab school for students with dyslexia and our early childhood learning lab, providing hands-on, practical experience for our students and exceptional educational opportunities for children.
An Unparalleled Education Experience
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Supportive Faculty
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On-Campus Lab Schools
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Practical Experience
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Generous Funding
Undergraduate Programs
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Art Education
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Elementary Education
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Music Education
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Secondary Education
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Special Education Minor
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Degree Completion for Working Adults
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Save Time and Money with FSC's Master of Education
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Get Your DOE Credits with FSC's Teacher Workshops
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Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
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Master of Education in Educational Leadership
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Master of Education in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction
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Doctor of Education
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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Take the Next Step on Your Educational Journey
Happening in Education
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Stay Connected
Connect with the School of Education
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Dean of Education
Nina B. Hollis Endowed Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 113
863.680.4172
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Director of Field Studies and Evening Education Programs
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 106
863.680.5004
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Everyone Remembers That Teacher Who Made a Positive Impact on Their Life.
We are dedicated to shaping the future of education through innovative teaching, rigorous academic programs, and a supportive community of passionate educators. Our commitment to excellence is exemplified by our lab school for students with dyslexia and our early childhood learning lab, providing hands-on, practical experience for our students and exceptional educational opportunities for children.
![Jump-Start Your Teaching Career at Roberts Academy](https://fsc-web-2021-stage.bluemod.us/getmedia/e2b4833c-ab9d-4e56-ae4f-f0f3408c8912/rec-lg-shutterstock-education.jpg?width=1280&height=800&ext=.jpg)
Jump-Start Your Teaching Career at Roberts Academy
SACSCOC Accredited
Florida Southern College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Florida Southern College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Unparalleled Education Experience
Dedicated Education Faculty
Hands-On Education Learning
Leading Edge Pedagogy
Professional Development School Partnership
Partnerships will serve as a strong bridge supporting teacher educator preparation, academic and clinical experiences, and theory and practice.
This intentional, closely supervised, and highly engaged learning opportunity for future educators will serve as a model program demonstrating the School of Education’s commitment to the preparation of outstanding future educators by embracing their engagement in the local school district.
The Florida Southern College partnership with Polk County Public Schools provides students to work hands-on with K-12 students in the local public schools.
Our Programs
Undergraduate
Adult Bachelor
Graduate
Doctoral
Florida Teacher Workshops
Lab School Programs
We are dedicated to expanding the scope of academic knowledge through our centers and institutes: Roberts Center for Learning and Literacy, Roberts Academy at Florida Southern College, and Early Learning Lab
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Dean of Education
Nina B. Hollis Endowed Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 113
863.680.4172
![Brooke Veal](https://fsc-web-2021-stage.bluemod.us/getattachment/1094825a-1904-4d43-bb49-ed3cd50ca085/hs-brooke-veal.jpg?lang=en-US&ext=.jpg)
Director of Field Studies and Evening Education Programs
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 106
863.680.5004