College of Education Facts

Breakthrough Training for Tomorrow’s Top Educators

The FAU College of Education offers aspiring educators a broader choice of undergraduate programs than many schools, along with four University public laboratory schools that add valuable practical experience and research access. Learn more about our accreditations, scholarships and financial aid. See how we’re leading the way in academics, research impact and teaching excellence.

Why Is FAU College Of Education Your Best Choice?

You want an educational foundation that’s grounded in proven principles, yet boldly embraces new teaching innovations. The FAU College of Education has a proven record of mastering both.

Choose from four core educational career paths: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Early Care & Education, taught across our Boca, Jupiter and Davie campuses.

COE is the first in Florida to receive accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the single specialized accreditor for educator preparation in the United States.

The college was awarded a $4.3 million grant to establish a Center of Excellence for Elementary Teacher Preparation. Our mission: strengthen candidates’ preparation for advanced study and K-6 classroom success to improve knowledge, skills and school districts’ expectations.

Our four public laboratory schools serve as a demonstration site for teacher education; a resource for curriculum development; and a place to conduct research.

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SPOTLIGHT STORIES

STUDENTS
Yuly Andrea González, Fulbright Student Scholar
Yuly Andrea González
Fulbright Student Scholar

González is Fulbright research visiting doctoral student from La Salle University in Colombia who is working with Andrés Ramírez, Ed.D., Associate Professor. Read More

ALUMNI
Taylor Irving, Ph.D.
Taylor Irvine, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC
Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Counselor Education

"Remaining perpetually curious, open-minded, and willing to ask for help is crucial to becoming a professional counselor and leader in this field." Read More

FACULTY
Ayse Torres, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at Florida Atlantic University
Ayse Torres, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Torres’s research has evolved in the following areas: youth with disabilities entering into workforce, veterans reintegrating into civilian life, and community-based programs for suicide prevention. Read More

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Celebrating a Significant Rise in National Rankings
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Accreditation & Ranking

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Best Grad Schools for Education by U.S. News 2023-2024