Programs We Offer
As the region's only comprehensive university, FGCU's College of Education (COE) prepares graduates for a wide range of careers from traditional Pre K-20 education to corporate and non-profit, as well as informal learning environments. We offer programs in elementary and secondary education including special education, child & youth studies, instructional design, leadership, and school counseling.
Undergraduate Programs
Immerse yourself in the kind of individualized curriculum and extensive hands-on learning that virtually guarantees our pre-K to 12 teacher candidates will find a job in their specialization upon graduation.
Graduate Programs
Take your career to the next level through comprehensive programs that deliver the consultative, supervisory and multidisciplinary skills leaders need. Designed for working professionals.
Certificate Programs
Instructional Technology and alternative pathways to certification. See what our the College of Education's Certificate Programs can offer for you.
FGCU R.I.S.E.
FGCU's FGCU R.I.S.E. is Southwest Florida’s first university program for adults with intellectual disabilities. This life-changing program benefits participants, the Southwest Florida workforce and all those who engage with R.I.S.E. students.
More Questions?
For more information about the College of Education, and answers to any questions you may have, visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section, or our Admissions and Advising page.
FGCU High School Teaching Academy
Program Overview:
The FGCU Teaching Academy is designed to actively recruit students beginning at 9th grade into the education profession, supporting prospective teaching candidates throughout high school and into the College of Education Teacher Education Program.
Download the full FGCU High School Teaching Academy Program Overview here!
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