About
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Shaping the Future of Education
With more than 2,200 students and nearly 200 faculty across three campuses, USF's College of Education is where excellence meets impact. Nationally accredited by CAEP and fulled approved by the Florida Department of Education, we prepare educators and leaders who inspire.
Our state-of-the-art programs fuse cutting-edge training with a passion for teaching, empowering graduates to lead with skill, compassion, and vision. Partnering with Tampa Bay's school districts, we extend proven initiatives, spark innovation, and prepare lifelong learners ready to thrive in a world of limitless knowledge and technology.
Mission
Our mission is to promote transformative education through rigorous research, innovative teaching and locally and globally engaged partnerships.
Vision
We strive to be a leader in regional, national and international education. Leadership in education encompasses:
- Academic excellence
- Research, scholarship and inquiry that renews the educational process
- Collaboration that serves communities, institutions and individuals
- Preparation that builds on academic excellence, scholarship, clinical practice and collaboration that contributes to a just and productive society
