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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.

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.

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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.

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

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