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You can up your teaching game in English with the Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / English Education from FSU. This online curriculum and instruction master’s degree builds teacher leaders.

All students put theory into practice in their teaching experiences. Each student collects data around their students' learning outcomes for later analysis as part of their training.

Besides learning how to teach multiliteracies, you will undertake a directed individual study. Other curriculum and instruction coursework includes such topics as:

• Problems and trends in English Education
• Participatory culture in learning and literacy
• Survey of British literature
• Teachers as writers

The online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Social Studies Education from Florida State University prepares educators to become successful teacher leaders in the field of social studies. This intense online program provides educators with advanced skills and knowledge of classroom instruction, learning behaviors, educational policy, and teacher resources. This program can be completed part-time in as little as two years. 

Topics include, but are not limited to: 

• State and local standards of education
• Teaching diverse groups of students
• Research-based teaching approaches 

Educators must be involved in every aspect of learning and projects within the classroom. Through this online master’s degree program, teachers will be able to successfully navigate classrooms and educational environments for students to thrive. Expert faculty are committed to the success of every student at Florida State. The online Master of Science with an emphasis on Social Studies Education will allow graduates to move forward into lifelong, rewarding careers in education.

With minority groups making up an increasing segment of the US population, forward-thinking marketing professionals will be well served to understand the wants and needs of these diverse cultures. The undergraduate certificate in Multicultural Marketing Communication provides knowledge about these groups and how to work effectively with them.

Graduates will be able to fulfill a vital role in marketing that has historically remained largely untapped. These groups -- Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Native American, and LGBTQ, to name a few -- enrich our cultural and economic landscape but are often overlooked when considering advertising and marketing plans. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to their workplace with knowledge of consumer insights and behavior, cultural archetypes, media behaviors, and more.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture focuses on the creation of websites and their use as a source of information. Students can pursue this online graduate program to gain additional skills in web design and web applications. You will learn how to design, build, and manage websites. Courses prepare you to improve website usability and serve as an effective website administrator. 

This management information systems program is offered fully online and can be completed with four courses. Students can customize the program to their needs with electives such as:

• Digital media concepts and production
• Data networks for information professionals
• Network administration
• Computers as persuasive technology
• Information systems management

Florida State University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Marketing. This certificate offers graduate students and professionals the opportunity to learn about and work effectively with emerging minority groups in regards to advertising and marketing plans. Students will learn how to address culturally diverse markets, including basic areas of knowledge such as:

• Consumer insights and behavior
• Cultural archetypes
• Media behaviors

The Graduate Certificate in Project Management enhances your skills in this field so that you can tackle even the largest and most complex tasks. Ensure that your projects are completed on time and within budget with the skills, tools, and methodologies you gain in this graduate-level online program.

Coursework is designed to prepare you for valuable industry certifications including the international Project Management Professional (PMP) exam as well as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) exam. Students will be well prepared through a combination of rigorous academic assignments and extensive real-world training experiences. 

Graduates of this online Project Management program can assume roles such as:

• Project coordinator
• Program manager
• Project change management analyst
• Business process manager
• Quality measurement project manager

FSU offers an MBA with a concentration in Business Analytics for those interested in pursing careers in this field.  Students take courses taught by renowned faculty members dedicated to providing students with individualized attention.  Students can choose to complete the program in an accelerated, one-year program or through a part-time format.  You will gain the skills, expertise, and professional network needed to advance and succeed in your chosen profession.  

Students will take core courses in business that strengthen managerial skills in a wide range of areas.  You will complete courses in Business Analytics as well.  These courses are:

• Knowledge Management
• Business Intelligence
• Database Development & Management

The Florida State University College of Business' online Master of Science in Management Information Systems degree enables you to bolster your management, technical and analytical skills with the benefit of Florida State’s world-renowned faculty, individual instruction and cutting-edge curriculum – all from the convenience of your home or office. Designed with the input of IT and MIS professionals the online MS in MIS consists of eleven three-hour courses that will update your technical skills and business knowledge. All students complete a set of "MIS core classes" that covers topics such as project management, management of technology, knowledge management and business intelligence, electronic business, and social and organizational issues related to information systems. The remaining four courses are selected from MIS courses that may be offered or from the MBA curriculum.  The program is designed so that a typical student can complete the degree in 24 months by taking two online courses each semester.

This online MBA in Marketing provides highly motivated students with an innovative curriculum, preparing them for advancement opportunities in today’s business world. With a specialization in Marketing, you will learn how to create value within any organization.

Gain cutting edge skills in digital marketing and working with big data in this online Marketing degree. You can also choose to study marketing analytics, product innovation management, and services marketing. The convenient online program is designed for working professionals, offering a part-time schedule and completion in seven semesters.

Core MBA topics covered in this program include:

• Financial reporting
• Legal and ethical environment of business
• IT management
• Marketing in a global environment
• Organizational behavior
• Strategy and business policy

Florida State University’s Online MBA program offers a rigorous set of elective courses focused on real estate finance and analysis. Thrive in one of the largest and most successful programs in the nation and prepare yourself to effectively master the ever-changing marketplace while advancing your management skills. From the convenience of home or office, benefit from world-renowned faculty and an innovative curriculum while applying lessons learned immediately to the workplace. Close interaction among students, faculty, alumni and the business community are a hallmark of the program. The Real Estate Program at Florida State is home to the Center for Real Estate Education & Research, which fosters interaction through a complement of activities in which executives and scholars can exchange ideas and share insights.

The online MBA with a concentration in Risk Management & Insurance from FSU is designed with the student in mind.  Each student begins with a core set of courses that strengthen managerial skills in areas ranging from accounting and marketing to operations and strategy.  Students then choose the specialization that is best suited to help them meet their interests and career goals.  The Risk Management & Insurance specialization features two tracks:  Financial Planning and Risk Management.  The Financial Planning track focuses on employee benefit plans and personal financial planning while the Risk Management track covers insurance company operations and risk management in businesses.

Do you dream of running your own restaurant, hotel, or tourism agency? Do you want to ensure that your guests and clients have the best experience and want to come back for more? The business skills taught in the Master of Entrepreneurship specializing in Hospitality Entrepreneurship will set you on the path to achieving your goals.

Coursework focuses on real-world opportunities in this growing industry. Whether you want to start your own company from scratch or join the leadership of an established company, you will have the foundation necessary for success. The curriculum emphasizes leadership and innovation skills useful in any industry setting.

Classes cover both general business and hospitality topics, such as:

• Accounting and finance for entrepreneurs
• Legal environment of hospitality and tourism operations
• Marketing strategy
• Ethics in management
• Entrepreneurial lodging

Prepare for a successful career in government or nonprofit organizations with a Master of Public Administration degree online. This graduate degree program can benefit students at all stages of their career, from those who have just completed their undergraduate degree to adult professionals who want to improve their skills and advancement opportunities.

A wide variety of electives allows you to choose from the university’s offerings in whatever combination best suits your career needs and aspirations. Core coursework ensures that you graduate with skills in policy development and administration, public financial management, and human resource management. Students with less than a year of full-time professional experience will also complete an internship opportunity.

Students can create their own career tracks in areas such as:

• Local government management
• Financial management
• Evidence-based governance
• Emergency management
• Nonprofit management
• Leadership and strategic management

With a master’s degree in Entrepreneurship focusing on Social and Sustainable Enterprises, you will learn how to meet the business demands of today without jeopardizing the future. Students in this program benefit from courses taught by industry professionals and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leaders.

Students will learn about the criteria necessary to plan a social and sustainable business model. Courses in this online Entrepreneurship degree explore risk mitigation, strategy formulation, and supply chain considerations. Students are also encouraged to participate in an international experience, where they can study topics such as textiles and apparel, hospitality entrepreneurship, supply chain management, and more.

Some of the classes available to students include:

• Leveraging technology to achieve social and sustainable goals
• Sustainability and human rights in the business world
• Product development analytics
• Social and sustainable marketing and branding
• Issues in environmental science

Increase your analytical abilities with the Master of Science in Management focusing on Risk Management and Insurance. This online graduate degree prepares you for the complex financial, ethical, legal, and global concerns facing today’s insurance professionals.

Coursework provides key technical skills while developing your ability to consider issues from various perspectives and utilize critical thinking. Designed for working professionals, this online finance degree can be completed in less than two years and allows you to network with fellow students who are risk management professionals around the world.

The curriculum covers topics such as:

• Legal and ethical environment of business
• Property/liability insurance contract analysis
• Data analytics in risk management and insurance
• Employee benefits
• Business conditions analysis
• Personal financial planning

Combine technology with business management with a Master of Science in Management Information Systems. This online graduate program builds on your existing management, technical, and analytical skills to prepare you for advanced career opportunities.

Core coursework covers topics in project management, management of technology, business intelligence, electronic business, and more. You will learn how to handle social and organizational issues related to information systems. Students also have the opportunity to choose elective courses to best fit their interests and career goals.

In this online Management Information Systems degree, you will also study topics related to:

• Systems analysis and design
• Database development and management
• Corporate information security
• Knowledge management

The Post-Master Information Specialist degree is highly personalized and focused, allowing you to gain the knowledge and skills you need to perform at the highest levels within your profession. This degree prepares you for technology-dependent and constantly evolving information fields.

The curriculum is planned cooperatively between students and faculty members to ensure that coursework meets your professional needs. Several programs of study have been arranged by the school that focus on specific careers, but students may also create their own program. Students can choose to complete their degree with a culminating paper or project of their choosing. 

Some of the programs of study available to students, in addition to the self-designed option, include:

• Cultural informatics
• Health informatics
• Information organization
• Leadership and management
• Public, academic, and special libraries
• Technology and networking
• Web design
• Youth services

Through an integrated approach, you’ll gain a strong base in Computer Science with this online BA from Florida State. From systems design to basic software development, you’ll be ready for a technology-based career. However, this degree is a terminal degree and not intended as a foundation for graduate school and an advanced computer science degree. Programming languages covered in this curriculum, which also includes humanities requirements, include:

• Java
• C#
• Prolog
• HTML

As an ABET-accredited program, FSU offers this online BS in Computer Science, that can prepare you for success in a technology-based career or for graduate studies. You’ll study the gamut in this undergraduate curriculum, from software development to system design. Programming languages, such as C, C++ and Assembly are taught, as are these current core courses:

• Theory & Structure of Databases
• Operating Systems & Concurrent Programming
• Discrete Mathematics

The online Graduate Certificate in Information Leadership and Management program prepares librarians to be leaders and managers by enhancing their understanding of the unique challenges libraries face and will face in the future.  The curriculum offers training in leadership, management, policy, strategy development, decision-making, customer service, team building, negotiating, and budget and finance.  Courses are Management of Information Organizations, Information Systems Management, and Marketing of Library and Information Services.

This online MS in IT from Florida State, will prepare you for leadership roles in several disciplines. As a graduate of this program, you’ll have skills in technical writing, communication, management, mobile information systems, data management and more. You’ll be a professional that can bridge the gap between technology and users, successfully managing technical teams and projects along the way. Core classes may include:

• Usability Analysis
• Management of Information Organizations
• Information Systems Management

You can learn from top-ranked research faculty with the Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University. The online criminal justice degree leads to careers in such occupations as:

• Detective
• Victim advocate
• Private investigator
• Child welfare caseworker

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you will find challenging coursework and an inspiring intellectual community. Graduates have the leadership skills to shape our nation’s response to crime.

You can blend the physical and social sciences to address criminal behaviors with the Bachelor of Science in Public Safety & Security from Florida State University. The online criminal justice degree teaches through analytics and hands-on practical exercises and explores such topics as:

• Law enforcement operations
• Law enforcement intelligence
• Crime scene investigation

Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you learn the importance of viewing public safety from the spectrum of prevention to response to investigation. Graduates gain skills in intelligence, investigations, operations, and law enforcement.

You can enter a growing field with the Certificate in Emergency Management from Florida State University. The online emergency management program adds marketable skills to degrees in a range of sectors.

Through the online emergency management certificate program, you learn to solve complicated problems. You will develop critical skills by exploring such topics as:

• Homeland security policy
• Public health
• Technology
• Terrorism

You can train as an analyst and decision-maker with the Certificate in US National Intelligence Studies from Florida State University. The online homeland security program offers electives on such topics as:

• Global security and fusion
• US Intelligence community
• International conflict and terrorism
• Women, disasters, and conflict

Through the online homeland security certificate program, students can select from interdisciplinary electives in regional, language, or cultural fields. Your online studies provide stand-out credentials that apply to psychology, business, and the arts, as well as national security. 

With the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management & Homeland Security from Florida State University, you can earn marketable credentials to support career advancement in many fields. The online emergency management program imparts real-world solutions to complicated problems through coursework on such topics as:

• Terrorism
• Public health
• Technology
• Policy development and planning

Through the online homeland security graduate certificate program, you develop the knowledge and skills to step into leadership roles within emergency management. This growing field offers solid career opportunities for those with advanced training such as this.

You can train to conduct surveillance operations with the Graduate Certificate in Law Enforcement Intelligence from Florida State University. The online law enforcement program explores such topics as:

• Human intelligence collection
• Profiling criminal behavior
• Managing intelligence analysis
• Evidentiary reasoning for criminal intelligence

Through the online law enforcement graduate certificate program, you prepare for supervisory or technical positions. Your online studies fill a need in this field for qualified intelligence analysts.

You can train as an intelligence agent with the Graduate Certificate in US National Intelligence Studies from Florida State University. The online homeland security program explores such areas as:

• Ethics
• Analysis methods
• Policy development 
• Terrorism and conflict

Through the online homeland security graduate certificate program, you learn real-world approaches to problem-solving. The knowledge and skills provide valuable assets whether you work in business, the arts, psychology, or national security.

You don’t have to be a lawyer to earn a degree in this field. The Juris Master from Florida State University offers a career-focused curriculum for non-lawyers. You can select an area of concentration such as:

• Health care regulation
• Financial Regulation and compliance
• Employment law and HR risk management
• Legal risk management, contracting, and compliance

Through the online law master’s program, you learn to identify and mitigate potential regulatory and legal hazards. Graduates have the skills to implement intelligent risk management programs and the insight to know when to consult legal counsel.

You can prepare for leadership roles with the Master of Science in Criminology from Florida State University. The online criminal justice degree can also qualify you to teach criminal justice at the community college level.

Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you learn from nationally acknowledged leaders in the field. Your online studies explore such topics as:

• Penology
• Police and society
• Race, ethnicity, crime, and social justice
• Comparative criminology and criminal justice

You can prepare to work in intelligence divisions or missions with the Master of Science in Law Enforcement Intelligence from Florida State University. The online law enforcement degree pulls from the four social sciences:

• Economics
• Criminal justice
• Political science
• Military science

Through the online law enforcement master’s degree program, you learn through a modern curriculum designed to educate more intelligence analysts to meet the demand. Graduates find success in local, state, and federal agencies.

You can train to address the most urgent problems in education with the Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy. This online education administration doctoral degree appeals to scholarly practitioners and mid-career education leaders.

The outstanding faculty help you develop your analytical and professional skills to address issues in education from kindergarten to higher education. You gain expertise in such areas as:

• Issues of equity
• Improving policy and practice
• Organizational systems
• Use of research and analytics for effective decision-making

This online education administration doctorate originates from the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies. The department holds membership in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. This project guides the curriculum through its six core values—diversity, learning, partnership, people, social justice, and students first.

FSU practices sports equity with its Graduate Certificate in Athletic Coaching. This online physical education and coaching graduate certificate provides training for coaches of all sports.

The online certificate program imparts content knowledge around sports psychology, nutrition, motor learning, and staff management. Other topics of study include the following:

• Principles of training
• Ethics
• Planning practices
• Team tactics

The interdisciplinary physical education and coaching coursework draws from the College of Education, Human Sciences, and the Department of Athletics. The certificate itself comes from the Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching. This is the first academic center in the US devoted to coaching.

You can prepare to work with those on the autism spectrum with the Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder from FSU. This online gifted and special education graduate certificate imparts valuable skills and best practices for working with students with ASD.

Professionals who benefit from the training offered through this program include such positions as:

• Behavior therapists
• Speech-language pathologists
• Childcare providers
• Vocational rehabilitation specialists

Licensed teachers who complete this online gifted and special education graduate certificate qualify for the Autism Endorsement from Florida’s education department. Such certification opens doors for new career opportunities to serve those with ASD.

You can become an effective higher education instructor with the Graduate Certificate in College Teaching from FSU. This online program lends expertise in instructional strategies, educational frameworks, learning theories, and more.

Upon completion of this online higher education certificate course, you will have the skills to:

• Design college courses
• Develop assessments
• Use theory and research to support educational issues

You can advance in education leadership with the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from FSU. This online education administration graduate certificate is open to currently licensed teachers in Florida with two or more years of full-time PK-12 experience.

The online program includes core courses and an experiential component. With an emphasis on the Florida Principal Leadership Standards, you gain expertise in educational leadership. The dedicated faculty members of this online education administration program emphasize the following:

• Strong academic training
• Practical application of content
• Mentoring with field experts

The online Graduate Certificate in Human Performance Technology program is offered by the Instructional Systems and Learning Technology (ISLT) program.  Students must complete five competency-based courses from areas of specialization based on national and international studies.  Courses include  Human Resource Development, Introduction to Instructional Systems, Learning and Web Analytics, and Evaluation of Training in HPT.

The online Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research program is designed to provide academic and professional development opportunities for institutional researchers, administrators, graduate students, and faculty from areas of higher education.  Coursework allows students to enhance their knowledge and understanding of institutional research; explore institution, state, and national databases; and apply their knowledge to practical situations.  Courses include Introduction to Institutional Research, Outcomes of Undergraduate Education, Data Driven Decision Making for Institutional Researchers, and Data Mining.

You can become an innovator in online instructional design with the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design & Technology from FSU. This online program prepares you to master online instruction in various settings.

Besides taking core courses to learn the foundations of instructional design and technology, you can select from electives with such topics as:

• Mobile learning
• Design of learning games
• Learning and web analytics
• Development of multimedia instruction

You can improve your online teaching skills with the Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning from FSU. This online teaching program provides expertise in technology and instructional design.

This graduate certificate appeals to those in K-12 settings, higher education, or the corporate level. You learn such skills as:

• Models for asynchronous and synchronous online learning (and perhaps you can establish more accessible terms for these modes of delivery than these multisyllabic monstrosities)
• Classroom management
• Instructional strategies
• Learning analytics

The online Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation provides graduate-level training in the concepts and skills necessary to conduct evaluations of programs and program improvement efforts in domestic and international settings.  Students can also enhance evaluation skills in their work as evaluators, policy analysts, health and social service administrators, and program managers for nonprofit advocacy and community-based organizations.  Core courses include Evaluation of New Educational Programs and Practices and Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods, while students choose electives to fulfill the remainder of their credit hour obligations.

You can develop your coaching skills with the Master of Science in Athletic Coaching from FSU. This online physical education and coaching master’s degree imparts current trends and best practices in this field that has only recently become an academic discipline.

Graduates develop expertise in such areas as:

• Kinesiology
• Exercise science
• Sport psychology
• Physical education

The online physical education and coaching program originates from the Interdisciplinary Center for Athletic Coaching at FSU. Through research and scientific-based practices, you will learn to support your student-athletes. Graduates find work as performance coaches, personal trainers, athletic directors, and scouts.

With FSU’s Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / Autism Spectrum Disorders, you can learn next-generation strategies for working with those with ASD. This online gifted and special education master’s degree helps to fill the tremendous demand for educators to work with the growing number of students with ASD.

Besides participating in a Capstone project and comprehensive exam, you will gain expertise in such areas as:

• Positive behavior support
• Communication and social competence
• Preparing individuals for transition
• Learners with extensive support needs

Through this innovative, online special education graduate program, you can earn the ASD endorsement from Florida’s education department. With this endorsement, you increase your qualifications for many career opportunities.

You can improve your instructional effectiveness for young learners with the Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / Early Childhood Education from FSU. This online graduate program develops teacher leaders who understand the following:

• Needs of diverse students
• The dynamic policy realm
• Research-based educational approaches and supports

This advanced, online early childhood education master’s degree appeals to current teachers as it does not lead to teacher certification. Candidates gain expertise in the techniques, technology, and approaches to better instruct young children.

For those committed to improving the learning outcomes of primary students, FSU offers the Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / Elementary Education. This online graduate program covers such study topics as:

• Promoting thinking in elementary school
• Current issues and trends in elementary education
• Classroom management

Throughout the online elementary education program, you explore your teachings and determine the effectiveness of the strategies in your local school. This data will then be collected and analyzed to determine its effectiveness.

The online program requires the creation and defense of a Portfolio. Online mentors assist students throughout their studies.

You can improve your instructional effectiveness with the Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction / Foreign & Second Language Education from FSU. This online ESL master’s degree offers mostly asynchronous classes to accommodate a teacher’s busy work schedule.

All students of this online ESL graduate program complete a portfolio in the last summer of their studies. You will defend your portfolio as part of the program, too.

Topics of study include the following:

• Pedagogical English grammar
• Syllabus design and materials development
• Linguistics for foreign and second language
• Methodologies for teaching foreign and second language

The online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Mathematics Education from Florida State University is designed for current educators who are looking to improve their knowledge and skills in teaching. Students take this knowledge with them to explore ideas, approaches, and technology in programs to determine their effectiveness. Online mentors are available to help students navigate the program. 

Some of the classes include, but are not limited to: 

• Mathematics for learners with disabilities
• Mathematics teaching and learning
• Using history in the teaching of mathematics



Other electives in this online program can be negotiated with a program advisor. This program does not lead to teacher certification and is intended for current teachers. Classes are offered mostly asynchronously to accommodate teachers' work schedules. By obtaining the online master’s degree in Curriculum Instruction with a concentration in Mathematics Education, graduates will be equipped with the tools necessary to effectively educate students in mathematics.

The online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Science Education is designed to equip teachers with the advanced skills and tools necessary to successfully educate students in science topics. Coursework can be completed on a part-time basis in around two years. Students in this program must have frequent contact with Pre-K -12 learners in an instructional capacity.

Some of the courses offered include: 

• Principles of learner motivation
• Science teaching and learning
• Directed individual studies in science education

This online master’s degree program assists educators in better understanding the needs of a diverse student population, state and local policy, and research-based approaches that are available to teachers. Educators need to be committed to honing their knowledge of student learning, program content, and standards. The online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Science Education allows graduates to become successful teacher leaders in the modern education environment.  

The online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Visual Disabilities from Florida State University aims to improve teaching skills and emphasizes working with students who have visual impairments. Throughout this online master’s degree program, educators will gain insight into the learning processes of visually disabled students and overcome barriers to achieving educational success. This online program does not result in a teaching license but is for current educators only. 

Some topics include, but are not limited to: 

• Standards of education at the state and local levels
• Addressing the needs of a diverse student population
• Teaching approaches based on research and evidence 

This online master’s degree program focuses on ways to improve learning outcomes for visually disabled students. Experienced and dedicated faculty are eager to assist and are committed to the success of program participants. By obtaining the online Master of Science degree with a focus on Visual Disabilities, educators can better serve students with these issues and help them to thrive in education.

You can become a dynamic, high-performing leader with the Master of Science in Educational Leadership & Policy. This online education administration master’s degree prepares you for a successful career in educational leadership.

Besides offering this master’s degree, FSU also provides the option of earning your specialist, EdD, PhD, or even an educational leadership certificate. 

Emphases of this online education administration program include the following:

• Strong academic training
• Practical application of content
• Connecting with field experts

Through the rigorous education administration coursework and strong support from the faculty and your department, you can achieve your goals and make a difference for your students

You can gain an advanced understanding of developmental theories, learning, and cognition from the MS in Educational Psychology from FSU. This program should not be confused with school counseling or psychology. The online educational psychology master’s degree does not lead to licensure.

Besides studying the foundations of motivation and emotion in educational psychology, you will learn about such topics as:

• Theories of learning and cognition
• Social psychology
• Group processes in instruction
• Classroom assessment

Graduates take their expertise in learning and cognition and apply it in organizational settings, the classroom, government, or research. Through the individualized program, you can select the coursework that meets your career goals.

You can improve learning as a teacher leader with the Master of Science in Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies from FSU. This online instructional design master’s degree emphasizes instructional design, performance improvement, and emerging technologies.

Besides learning the foundations in instructional design, you can opt for electives on such topics as:

• Staff training and development
• Educational psychology and learner motivation
• Mobile learning
• Design of adaptive learning

Earn a degree that combines aerospace and mechanical engineering with this online aerospace engineering degree. This graduate certificate prepares students for a career in a growing field as leaders who can make decisions that lead to more efficient and effective aeronautics projects.  

Designed to be a post-college program for aerospace engineering and aeronautical engineering, this online aerospace engineering degree offers the necessary flexibility busy adults need to continue their educations. Courses are taught asynchronously, so you can study whenever and wherever it is convenient. Even though your classes are convenient, they are still taught by faculty who are involved in aerospace research and are accomplished aerospace and mechanical engineers.

Climb the career ladder with this master’s in civil engineering online degree. Prepare for a managerial role in the civil or environmental engineering fields. Others may use this online civil engineering degree as preparation for the Professional Engineer Exam and the Structural Engineering Certificate Exam.  

There are two areas of specialization to choose between:

• Structural Engineering
• Construction and Infrastructure Engineering

Regardless of your ultimate goal, you will be able to complete the streamlined curriculum in three or four semesters or at your own pace.

Explore exciting opportunities with this online systems engineering degree. Are you interested in pursuing a managerial role in an interdisciplinary field of engineering? Or maybe you are a full-time student who is interested in preparing for the licensing exam? With either scenario, you will gain the technical skills needed to design and manage complex engineering systems over their life cycles.   

This curriculum prepares students to work with all facets of a system, helping to ensure that the systems developed are coherent, effective, and sustainable solutions to fulfill the system's needs. In as little as one to two years graduates are able to take their place in the technology-driven global economy.

Florida State University offers the online Graduate Certificate in Health Information Technology. This certificate prepares individuals for the growing field of health information technology by educating students in the management of health information through the use of technology. Students will take courses such as Health Information Sources and Consumer Health Informatics.

An online Social Sciences degree completion program gives students a holistic foundation which serves a broad range of career opportunities. Gain an understanding of public affairs and contemporary issues through research and practical applications. This flexible, student-driven degree opportunity allows you to be the primary manager of your educational goals. 

Target your area of studies to one of the following concentrations:

• Law and Society
• Urban Studies
• Public Service
• Environmental Studies
• Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Public Policy

The Graduate Certificate in LEAD in Social Work is an online social work degree from Florida State University.  LEAD stands for Leadership in Executive and Administrative Development.  This program teaches leadership theories and practices while students also gain leadership experience.  The curriculum provides knowledge and skills in leadership, decision-making, client-centered management, team building, negotiating, budget, and finance.  You will also learn to manage grants as you gain the preparation needed to manage social service agencies successfully.  Graduates will have the skills needed for middle- and executive-level positions in social service organizations. 

Required courses are:

• Social Program Evaluation
• Budget and Finance in the Social Services
• Social Work Administration
• Grant Writing and Grant Management

The Graduate Certificate in Youth Services is an online human services degree program offered at Florida State University.  This is a graduate-level certificate for both degree- and non-degree seeking students that meet the requirements.  Offered by the School of Information, this program teaches the technical aspects of youth services, an area of human services.  The curriculum provides knowledge in resources, services, and evaluation focused on the information needs and interests of children and youth.  This training prepares graduates to be information professionals that specialize in youth services. 

This program is flexible, allowing students to choose some of their courses from these options:

• Instructional Role of the Informational Specialist 
• Diverse Resources for Children and Young Adults 
• Graphic Novels in Libraries 
• Introduction to Information Services

Florida State University’s College of Social Work offers a clinically focused online Master of Social Work degree.  Whether you already have a baccalaureate in social work or come to the field with a degree in another concentration, FSU’s online program has a distinct curriculum focused on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.  Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of careers when they complete this online social work degree. 

You will  enjoy:

• Taking courses asynchronously or completing them as your schedule allows
• Joining an interactive virtual learning community 
• Gaining support from a Student Success Advisor 
• Interacting with the Office of Professional Development
• Innovative field placements

Florida State University offers an online Master of Social Work degree with an advanced standing option.  The advanced standing program is for those with bachelor’s degrees in social work or who have transferred from a two-year, traditional Master of Social Work program with their first year complete.  FSU’s online program features a clinically focused curriculum.  The program focuses on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment.  Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of careers when they complete this online social work degree. 

You will enjoy:

• Taking courses asynchronously or completing them as your schedule allows
• Joining an interactive virtual learning community 
• Gaining support from a Student Success Advisor 
• Interacting with the Office of Professional Development
• Innovative field placements