Summer 2008 Program

Click below for information about recertification in your state Florida DOE Educator Certification Renewal Requirements Georgia Professional Standards Commission Alabama Department of Education Currently available MS Distance Learning MA Mathematics Education MS Educational Leadership/Administration at Pembroke Pines Charter School (hybrid program, part face-to-face, part online) MS Human Resource Development MS Science Education

Welcome to the FSU College of Education Online Recertification Course website.

A check of state department of education websites in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama confirms that graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university will apply toward renewal of a teaching certificate in these states. You may review your state's requirements by clicking the link to the state's website (in the right column) for additional information.

Note: Graduate coursework completed at FSU can be transferred to your current or prospective graduate program. Transfer of graduate credits is usually restricted to six (6) semester hours.

Follow the links below for information to help you decide whether Online Learning @ FSU fits your academic, professional, and/or personal needs.

Benefits afforded students in the FSU College of Education
The Online Learning Experience @ FSU
Guide to Technology Support and Resources

So, what are the steps for admissions and registration at FSU for the Summer?

• Step 1 - View Admission Options and Apply
• Step 2 - Complete the Online Orientation
• Step 3 - Select and Register for Classes

Step 1 - View Admission Options and Apply

Students seeking admission to FSU to complete Recertification Courses for Teacher Education can apply as a non-degree seeking student in one of these categories:

• Special Student - You want to take classes at FSU but are not currently seeking a degree from FSU.

• Graduate Transient Student - You are currently a graduate student at another university and you want to take a graduate-level class at FSU.

Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Summer 2008 semester is April 1, 2008. Applicants who wish to apply after the April 1 deadline should contact the department offering the course you wish to take.

Educational Leadership/Administration - Dr. Lynn Wicker

Human Resource Development - TBA

Mathematics Education - Dr. Elizabeth Jakubowski

Open and Distance Learning/Instructional Systems - Mary Kate McKee

Physical Education - Dr. Susan Lynn

Science Education - Dr. Nancy Davis

Special Education - Dr. Mary Frances Hanline

Special Student

Students may be admitted to the University as a Special Student (non degree seeking) with the approval of an academic department. Check with the department's Academic Coordinator to determine whether you may enroll in classes as a non degree-seeking student.

To apply to FSU as a Special Student:

1. Print and complete the Special Student Application.

2. If you wish to claim Florida residency for tuition purposes, print and complete the Information for Residency Classification Form

Send documents to:

Karen Bickley
555 W. Pensacola Street
Center for Professional Development
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1640

Credit toward a degree
Up to 12 hours of graduate-level credit taken as a Special Student may count towards your graduate degree if required criteria have been met. For academic regulations regarding the Special Student status, visit the Special Student Regulations section of the Graduate General Bulletin.

Transient Student

If you are a graduate student seeking a degree from a university other than FSU, you may register for a graduate-level course as an Interinstitutional Transient Student. Download and print the Interinstitutional Transient Student Form and complete the form. Graduate-level Transient Students are not required to pay an application fee or submit official transcripts and GRE scores with their application. Submit your signed approval form to:

Office of Admissions
Florida State University
A2500 University Center
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-2400

If you have questions or need assistance with the application process, contact the Office of Admissions via phone (850/644-3420) or email

Step 2 - Complete Online Orientation

Once you have been accepted to FSU, you should complete Online Orientation, which provides answers many of the questions about participating in an online learning program, including:

• What do I need to access FSU's online learning environment?
  • How do I obtain an FSUCard
  • How do I get an FSU Computer Account
  • How do I set up a Security Profile
• Who can advise me about academics and special needs?
• How do I choose, register, and pay for my classes and books?
• How will I take exams?
• How do I use the course websites?
• Who can help with technical questions?
• How do I access library resources?

Begin the Online Orientation.

If you have difficulty or need assistance in completing Online Orientation, contact Office for Distributed and Distance Learning.

Step 3 - Select and Register for classes

Note: Adobe Acrobat is required to view some of the course schedules. This application can be downloaded at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html .

• Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
• Department of Middle and Secondary Education
• Department of Childhood Education, Reading, and Disability Services
• Department of Sport Management, Recreation Management and Physical Education

When and How to Register
For information and instructions on how to register for classes, visit the Register for Classes section of the Online Learning @ FSU website.