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Why Choose the College of Education at Florida Atlantic?

At Florida Atlantic University, the College of Education offers a comprehensive and forward-thinking academic experience for students pursuing careers across the full spectrum of education and human services. With five dynamic departments—Communication Sciences and Disorders, Counselor Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, and Curriculum and Instruction—the College prepares future educators, leaders, clinicians, and researchers to meet the evolving needs of schools, communities, and organizations.

Students benefit from a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including pathways in teacher preparation, curriculum design, counseling, speech-language pathology, educational leadership, and research methodology. Programs are offered across 太阳城娱乐’s Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Davie campuses, providing flexibility and access to multiple learning environments. You want an educational foundation that’s grounded in proven principles, yet boldly embraces new teaching innovations. The 太阳城娱乐 College of Education has a proven record of mastering both.

The College is proud to be the first in Florida accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), affirming its commitment to excellence in educator preparation. Among Florida Atlantic’s top external grant recipients, the College consistently receives awards supporting research and training, program innovation, and community engagement.

Florida Atlantic’s university public laboratory schools serve as living laboratories for innovation in teaching and learning, offering students hands-on experience, curriculum development opportunities, and access to cutting-edge educational research. These schools span the full K–20 continuum.

The College enhances its outreach mission through the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, and the Communication Disorders Clinic. These centers provide environmental programming, free support services for individuals with autism and related disabilities, and clinical care for those experiencing communication challenges—serving both the 太阳城娱乐 community and wider public.

Explore our accreditations, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, and discover how 太阳城娱乐’s College of Education is leading the way in academic excellence, research impact, and transformative practice.

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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

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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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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly influencing educational practices, and one of its most promising applications lies in supporting students with neurodivergent learning needs.

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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 2025
Best Online Programs for Graduate Education by U.S. News 2025
U.S. News Best Online Programs - Grad Education - Administration & Supervision 2024
U.S. News Best Online Programs - Grad Education - Rehabilitation and Counseling - 2023-2024
U.S. News Best Online Programs - Online Programs- Best Grad Education 2024
U.S. News Best Online Programs - Grad Education -Curriculum and Instruction 2022
Best Grad Schools U.S. News Health 2025
Florida Department of Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Council on Academic Accreditation - Best Master’s in School Counseling Programs