Special Ed Master's Preps You to Work with Autistic Children

Students who have autism is a growing demographic in today's education industry. As more progressive approaches to education continue to improve access to students with disabilities, teachers who are able to support new teaching methodologies and who are trained to specifically work in that environment are going to be in demand. With a bachelor's degree, many educators aren't fully trained to deal with the nuances of working with children with Autism; however, many graduate programs that focus on special education help provide students with the ability to work effectively.

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Learn From the Best Educational Leadership Program in the South

Florida State University is one of the best universities in the southeastern United States. For Colleges of Education, U.S. News & World Report ranks it #37 in the nation, tied with Penn State. The college offers a wide range of programs that are designed to help students pursue meaningful careers in the education industry, whether that's teaching, administration, or research.

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Importance of STEM Education in Elementary School

As a nation, our education industry has recognized a shortcoming in our students. We've fallen behind other industrialized countries in terms of STEM-related fields, which include Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Not only does a STEM-focused education open students to new subjects, it also allows for different learning methodologies to be utilized.

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What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree in Math Education?

With the growing importance placed on efficiency, big data, and technology by corporations all over the world, highly-educated math teachers are increasingly in demand. The U.S. Bureau of Statistics states that the market for Ph.D.s in math education and related fields will grow by 23% between 2012 and 2022, and mean salary is predicted to hit $110,000. But the big question for anyone who graduates with an advanced degree in math education is: What can you do with it?

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What Is Educational Psychology?

Educational psychology strives to answer these questions. It is the study of how people learn, retain and use information. Just as we learn in a variety of settings, educational psychologists work in a variety of settings. An educational psychologist may work in a K-12 school setting, at a college or university, or at a community agency. In a school setting, an educational psychologist may work with students, parents, teachers, or all three in order to improve student learning.

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Top Careers for an Ed.D. Graduate

A Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) is an advanced degree in the education field. It differs from a Ph.D. in that it is designed for a practitioner as opposed to a researcher. Those who pursue an Ed.D. do so because they have an interest in education policy, how it impacts teaching process and practice, and how it can better the field of education overall. Often times, graduates with an Ed.D. go on to land high-impact policy positions at local and state school districts, think tanks, and companies who are involved in the education industry.

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Tips From An Online Master's Student: How to Balance School, Work & Life

Attending graduate school online can help you achieve your academic and professional goals and is usually a huge steps towards bettering your career. By knowing where you are going and how to get there, you can make strides in the right direction while enjoying what you do. So, to maintain a work-study-life balance, we recommend keeping to these five rules given to us by some of our current grad students.

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9 Ways You Didn't Realize You Were Using Advanced Math on a Daily Basis

Remember when you were in school, learning some advanced component of algebra, thinking to yourself, "I'm never going to use this in real life"? Whether you know it or not, you're using advanced math on a daily basis. The principles of geometry, algebra, calculus, and statistics are inherent in several seemingly mundane activities that we do every single day.

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Research Highlight: Science Research Projects at FSU

As a leader in the STEM field, Florida State University regularly participates in ground-breaking research projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For prospective and current students interested in getting involved in research projects, or those interested in getting funding or grants for your work, please check out some of our previous posts on this blog.

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Differences Between B.S., M.S., & Ph.D. Degrees in Education

It's commonly known that individuals who possess advanced degrees have more career opportunities and typically retain a higher salary throughout their lives. But how does that break down for those who pursue varying degrees in education?

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Career Opportunities for Educational Psychology Ph.D.s

Educational Psychology is a highly specialized area within the education field. Educational psychologists study how people learn and retain knowledge in classroom settings based on emotional, social, and cognitive factors. Educational psychologists strive to understand what goes on in the classroom and how to improve it.

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Recent STEM Research Projects

As a leader in STEM education and policy, FSU's College of Education is always participating in cutting-edge research projects. Our faculty is regularly recognized for their involvement in projects that help to optimize and influence policy, technique, and understanding of the country's education industry.

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Fellowships for Doctoral Students in STEM Areas

We often get questions from students about where to look for funding, so we've consolidated a list of doctoral fellowships for students in STEM programs. Fellowships and awards are offered to graduate and post-graduate students pursuing research or specific areas of education in STEM programs. Here's a large list of fellowships and awards for the appropriate candidate.

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Jobs for Advanced Teacher Education Degrees

There are several specialties available for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree with a wide range of career opportunities. Below, you can see a list of our specialized advanced degrees and some potential career opportunities and salaries associated with each focus.

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Everything You Need to Know About an Online Master's Program

The truth is that online degrees are quickly becoming the norm in today's higher education industry. More and more top-level colleges (like Florida State University) are offering specialized degrees, including master's, online in a wide range of degree programs. If you're considering taking a course or getting a degree online, we've put together a great list of key facts and resources that will help you navigate the distance learning waters and maximize your investment in graduate education.

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Why Get an Online Ed.D. from Florida State University?

FSU's College of Education offers a Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration for individuals who are actively involved in the field of education and are seeking out leadership roles in education institutions, policy-setting agencies, or research institutions.

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Research Opportunities for Educational Psychology Ph.D.s

Educational psychology is a field that focuses on studying educational and learning methods, cognitive assessments, and aptitude testing for children in an educational setting. Educational psychology strives to understand how different learning approaches impact the development of a student body, essentially attempting to answer the "why" behind certain educational philosophies and policies.

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Location is Key to Educational Leadership Job Opportunities

There are teachers and there are those who help lead teachers. Educational leadership is the pursuit of advanced knowledge of core educational skills with a focus on becoming a lead administrator within the education industry. Educational leaders strive to direct and improve the quality of education across the country through an understanding of education policy and techniques.

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Influencing Florida's Education Policies, One Graduate at a Time

At Florida State University, it's our goal to provide our students with the highest quality education so that they can take what they've learned and helped make the world a better place. That sentiment is even more resounding in the College of Education's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

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Top Reasons to Get Your Master's Through an Online Program

In today's economy, having a degree is a necessity to make it in the highly competitive job market. In most cases, the majority of applicants will have at least a bachelor's degree, so in order to stand out, competitive job seekers are getting their master's degree in the field of their choice. The advent of distance learning is now a tried and true aspect of higher education, as bachelor's and advanced degrees are offered in a wide range of fields by notable private and public institutions.

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Education Ph.D.s: Time and Cost

A doctoral degree is the highest commendation a university can bestow upon its students. For those interested in pursuing a doctorate in education, the time and costs associated are truly dependent on how quickly you want to get through it. As it stands, there is no definitive cost or timeframe for a particular Ph.D. program.

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Research Opportunities in Social Science

The field of social science is quite broad. Subjects and studies that fall under the social sciences purview include political science, economics, sociology, psychology, and more. Because it covers such a wide breadth, there are ample doctorate and post-doctorate research opportunities for students in the field of social science.

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Career Opportunities for Social Sciences

The purview of a social sciences degree spans many career opportunities and fields, including political science, sociology, anthropology, geography, and economics, among many others. The idea behind a social sciences degree or career path is that the student will have an expert understanding of specific groups, statistics, behaviors, and phenomenon in society that they'll take into their career.

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What is a STEM education program?

The STEM education program is a national initiative to improve access to science, technology, education, and mathematics resources and programs for students of all ages and all socioeconomic backgrounds. This effort not only strives to create opportunities for younger students - enriching grade school curriculum to incorporate classes based on STEM subject - but also for higher education and post-degree institutions to provide adequate access and support through the degree and transition to a career.

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Online Master's Degree vs. Traditional Master's Degree - Which is Right for You?

Online education, also known as distance learning, is a relatively new aspect of the education industry. Much like other industries, advancements in technology have increased the accessibility to basic and advanced degrees for anyone with a reliable wifi connection, extra time on their hands, the financial means to take college classes.

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STEM for Women

As discussed in our previous post about STEM programs, this nationwide initiative is designed to help increase access to science, technology, engineering, and math programs and curriculum for students across the socioeconomic spectrum. It's also designed to help teachers, educators, administrators, graduate students, and post-doctorates develop that curriculum along with a set of guidelines and assisting government programs.

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Career Opportunities in Special Education

When most people think of special education, they don't associate it with a lifelong, financially beneficial career. Many people see the special ed profession as the role of ambitious, young teachers trying to make a difference in the world, or seasoned veterans who have devoted themselves to their speciality, sacrificing a large income for a devoted calling to help individuals with special needs. Contrary to that belief, pursuing an advanced degree, like a Ph.D. in Special Education, can afford individuals a sizable income and great career opportunities.

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10 Reasons Teaching is One of the Best Careers Around

Do you want to have a lasting impact on the world and young minds of today? If so, a career in education may be for you. Here, we've compiled the top 10 reasons to take on a career in teaching. As a teacher or instructor, it's your job to guide the learning of all your students - from elementary school children up into higher education graduate students who are pursuing a specialized degree. As a teacher, you have the potential to have an exponential impact on the world.

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March 2022 Alumni News

See what our alumni accomplished this March!

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Ride the Wave to Success and Teach: FFEA 2022

FSU COE faculty and graduate students played an integral role in this year's Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) Conference. From keynote speeches, breakout sessions, and College Night tabling, students saw first-hand what a degree from FSU can do.

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New Year, New Program: Online Master’s in Measurement & Statistics

Our highly ranked Measurement & Statistics program is now offering an online master’s degree! While FSU’s Measurement & Statistics program has existed since 1995, the new online master’s option was designed to meet the needs of working professionals and students looking for a more flexible route to pursuing a graduate degree.

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Learning Through Collaborative Design – Professional Development

Researchers at Florida State University are looking to help support teachers and find ways to bring the collaborative teaching model to more classrooms.

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Experiential Learning at the FSU College of Education

Recently, Florida State University made the announcement that undergraduate students would have to complete experiential learning in order to graduate. This new requirement aims to help students gain more hands-on experience before entering the workforce. Alumni and current students from the College of Education might seem surprised that this wasn’t a requirement already.

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Addressing Challenges in Online Special Education

We have covered a lot of topics since the coronavirus forced schools to move online. We have shared tips on how to work and learn remotely, wellness advice for teachers, and collected a list of online resources. We wanted to be sure to add one more important piece to this discussion: how to help students with disabilities as well as their families.

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