The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Services is committed to high quality personnel preparation programs, service to the state of Florida, and research in disabilities and related areas. The Department strives to provide programs of excellence serving undergraduates, graduates, and advanced graduates by teaching, advising, and providing professional role models. The goal is to graduate competent and confident professionals who have a commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities.
The Department offers special education and rehabilitation programs at an undergraduate and graduate level. The four major degree areas of specialization are:
Information about each program is provided in the appropriate link in this website, as well as in the Florida State University General Bulletin and in the Florida State University General Bulletin: Graduate Edition. Inquire about the different graduate programs in education and connect to the FSU Graduate Inquiry Tool.
Special education teacher preparation programs are accredited by NCATE and the Council for Exceptional Children and approved by the Florida Department of Education. Rehabilitation programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The Department is a member of HECSE, the Higher Education Consortium of Special Education.
Link: FSU Honor Program. The Florida State University Honors Program provides opportunities for the best students from Florida and around the nation to develop into excellent scholars, leaders in their communities and innovators in their professions.
