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Division of Education

University of South Florida
Lakeland


3433 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL 33803



(863) 667-7000
FAX (863) 667-7096


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Division of Education  Mission

To fulfill its vision, the College of Education is committed to:
  • Offering challenging learning opportunities in a supportive and diverse environment;
  • Creating and supporting research, scholarship, and inquiry in education;
  • Preparing the next generation of educators, scholars, and leaders for pK-12 and the professoriate through exemplary undergraduate and graduate degree programs;
  • Serving the community through collaborative relationships, and,
  • Working with schools, agencies, and communities to offer programs that prepare professionals who work competently, collaboratively, and ethically to improve educational outcomes for all.


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USF is home to the largest urban College of Education in the country and graduates more first-year teachers than any other Florida University. The College offers 17 programs leading to a bachelor’s degree, 27 programs leading to a master’s degree, 12 areas of a Ph.D. specialization, and several programs leading to the Ed.D. and Ed.S. degrees. USF Lakeland currently provides 4 full undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership in various on and off-campus sites locally based on the need and demand of our surrounding community.

The mission of the college is to improve the preparation of teachers, other professional educators, and professional support personnel and to discover improved teaching, learning, and leadership techniques through research and practice. The College of Education is known for its innovative, enthusiastic approaches to today’s challenges in the field of education. Because of these quality programs, its graduates are in demand.


Marylou Taylor Dr. Marylou Taylor
Program Director

(863) 667-7068
mtaylor@lakeland.usf.edu
Paul Terry Dr. Paul Terry
Associate Professor & Coordinator
Educational Leadership

(863) 667-7092
pterry@lakeland.usf.edu
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