Best Special Education & Teaching Colleges in Florida 2023

Last Updated on August 4, 2023 by Sidharth PS

Do you want to become a special education teacher/instructor? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve compiled a list of best special education and teaching colleges in Florida. Here, readers will find the following details – list of colleges, rating, fees, programs/majors, awards and degrees, admission requirements, tests and more. Come, let us check out the list of special education and teaching colleges now. Here it is –

Top affordable Special Education & Teaching Colleges in Florida for 2022

Rank

College

Fees/Cost

Type of Institute

Degrees & Awards

Address

1 Indian River State College $984 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981-5596
2 Florida State College at Jacksonville $3,017 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 501 W State St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
3 St Petersburg College $3,315 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 6021 142nd Ave N, Clearwater, Florida 33760-2822
4 Chipola College $3,563 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 3094 Indian Circle, Marianna, Florida 32446-2053
5 Miami Dade College $4,947 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132-2204
6 The University of West Florida $7,515 4-year, Public Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, Florida 32514-5750
7 Daytona State College $7,732 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Two but less than 4 years certificate|Bachelor’s degree 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, Florida 32114
8 University of South Florida $9,787 4-year, Public Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, Florida 33620-9951
9 University of North Florida $9,857 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224-7699
10 Florida Atlantic University $9,861 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 777 Glades Rd, Administration Bldg., Room 339, Boca Raton, Florida 33431-0991
11 Florida International University $9,888 4-year, Public Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 11200 S. W. 8 Street, Miami, Florida 33199
12 University of Florida $10,457 4-year, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice Tigert Hall, Gainesville, Florida 32611
13 University of Central Florida $11,617 4-year, Public Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32816
14 Florida Gulf Coast University $11,621 4-year, Public Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565
15 Broward College $12,451 4-year, primarily associate’s, Public Less than one year certificate|One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree 111 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
16 Florida State University $12,568 4-year, Public Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1037
17 Albizu University-Miami $14,136 4-year, Private not-for-profit One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 2173 N.W. 99th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33172-2209
18 Trinity Baptist College $15,745 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 800 Hammond Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32221
19 Bethune-Cookman University $16,515 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree 640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114-3099
20 Warner University $16,572 4-year, Private not-for-profit One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 13895 Hwy 27, Lake Wales, Florida 33859-8797
21 Florida Memorial University $17,247 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 15800 NW 42 Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6199
22 AdventHealth University $17,298 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, Florida 32803
23 Barry University $18,721 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 11300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, Florida 33161-6695
24 Saint Leo University $19,843 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 33701 State Road 52, Saint Leo, Florida 33574-6665
25 St. Thomas University $20,172 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 16401 NW 37th Ave, Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6459
26 Flagler College $23,751 4-year, Private not-for-profit Bachelor’s degree|Master’s degree 74 King Street, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084
27 Nova Southeastern University $24,776 4-year, Private not-for-profit Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice 3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796
28 Southeastern University $25,025 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 1000 Longfellow Blvd, Lakeland, Florida 33801-6034
29 University of Miami $33,102 4-year, Private not-for-profit Less than one year certificate|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Post-master’s certificate|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship|Doctor’s degree – professional practice University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
30 Lynn University $37,627 4-year, Private not-for-profit One but less than two years certificate|Associate’s degree|Bachelor’s degree|Postbaccalaureate certificate|Master’s degree|Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida 33431-5598

In order to rank these colleges, I’ve used the ‘affordability’ factor. I’ve used the ‘net cost’ of education parameter to rank these colleges.   Come, let us take a close look at prominent special education and teaching programs/majors. Here is the list –

Best Special Education & Teaching programs/majors

  • Special education and teaching (General)
  • Special education and teaching (Other)
  • Education/Teaching of individuals in Early Childhood Special Education programs
  • Education/Teaching of individuals in Elementary Special Education programs
  • Education/Teaching of individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education programs
  • Education/Teaching of individuals in Secondary Special Education programs
  • Education/Teaching of individuals who are developmentally delayed
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with autism
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with emotional disturbances
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with hearing impairments including deafness
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with multiple disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with orthopedic and other physical health impairments
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with specific learning disabilities
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with speech or language impairments
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with traumatic brain injuries
  • Education/Teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness
  • Education/Teaching of the gifted and talented

These programs/majors span degrees/academic levels such as – Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctor’s Degree, Postgraduate Certificate etc. Do you want to know more about the admission process? If yes, check out the next section. In the next section, we will take a close look at aspects such as – admission requirements and tests.

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Admission requirements and tests

These are some of the popular admission requirements –

  • Secondary School GPA
  • Secondary School Rank
  • Secondary School Record
  • Completion of college-preparatory Program
  • Recommendations
  • Admission Tests (SAT/ACT)
  • TOEFL

Depending upon the college, the above requirements may be labeled as – required, recommended or considered but not required. In short, admission requirements may vary slightly from one college to another.

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