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The Department of Psychology at Florida State University is home to world-class scholars whose research consistently attracts national and international recognition. In addition to excelling in research, faculty are recognized for excellence in teaching. Students at all levels of training have access to the mentoring and resources they need to achieve distinction in their areas of study. This includes a strong commitment to human diversity, an established program for involving students in research, scholarships and grants for student-initiated research, a Psychology in London program, and an active Psi Chi chapter that hosts events celebrating undergraduate student research and service. Our commitment to research and teaching is aided by our 103,000-square-foot building featuring classrooms, computer labs, and state-of-the art laboratories situated on the Florida State University science quadrangle.

Learn more about the Department’s research centers and activities here.

Compliment your academic work with extracurricular activities and opportunities.

• Department of Psychology activities and resources
• Department of Psychology Graduate Student Advisory Committee
  The Graduate Student Advisory Committee maintains an anonymous online suggestion box. If you have any suggestions for improving your graduate education or if you have any issues or concerns that you feel uncomfortable discussing with your major advisor, please connect with the Committee.

The FSU Department of Psychology offers focused Ph.D. training in the five primary domains of the discipline: Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Neuroscience. FCRR Faculty are affiliated with the Developmental Psychology and Clinical Psychology programs. All students accepted into the doctoral training programs receive stipend support and tuition waivers – in return faculty ask students for the intense passion and dedication needed to address the difficult problems of human mind, brain, and behavior.

Learn more about the program here.

The Florida State University College of Education offers a unique combination of global-class academics and a close-knit, student-focused community for an exclusive educational experience. Students work as peers with some of the finest minds in the educational world and engage in leading educational research and with cutting-edge technology. Read more about resources for current students here, including these FAQs for graduate students.

Learn more about the College’s research activities and centers here.

Compliment your academic work with extracurricular activities and opportunities.

• College of Education student experience
  Teacher. Leader. Coach. Something inside is driving you, telling you that this is what you were meant to do. It’s our job as educators to shape and prepare you to help lead the future of education. And you’re in good company. The FSU College of Education has launched the careers of thousands of teachers, researchers, coaches, and administrators.
• College of Education student organizations
  Getting involved in a student organization is a great way to make the most of your time at Florida State University.
• College of Education Student Leadership Council
  The College of Education Student Leadership Council (COESLC) is a standing committee of the Office of the Dean to provide for the mutual exchange of ideas and open dialogue between undergraduate and graduate students and the college administration. Monthly meetings offer an opportunity for the College’s leadership to solicit advice and perspectives on decisions affecting matters of importance to students. Members gain a valuable network with college administration, faculty, staff, and other students while making a significant impact on the College of Education and Florida State University. By serving as a voice of their peers, they not only gain valuable leadership skills but also enhance their reasoning and critical thinking abilities.

The College of Education has several doctoral programs to prepare researchers, teachers, and scholars in the broad field of education research. FCRR faculty are affiliated with the Reading Education and Special Education programs in the School of Teacher Education and the Learning and Cognition program in the Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems. Use the links above to Learn more about each program.

As one of the nation’s leading institutions for social work education, the Florida State University College of Social Work maintains a long and distinguished history of educating the best and brightest minds in preparation for successful careers in a variety of fields. In 2019, the FSU College of Social Work ranked a top 20 social work program at a public university (U.S. News& World Report). Whether online, on campus or at one of its many satellite locations, the FSU College of Social Work offers a variety of nationally recognized programs tailored to meet a broad range of student needs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels.

Consistent with the College’s high standard of excellence in teaching and service, our faculty actively engage in research that matters in the areas of clinical practice, social policy, and administration.

Learn more about the College’s research centers and activities here.

Compliment your academic work with extracurricular activities and opportunities.

• College of Social Work Office of Professional Development
  In addition to administering a rigorous curriculum, CSW prepares students for life after college through its Office of Professional Development.
• College of Social Work clubs and organizations
  CSW students engage in volunteer activities through multiple student social work organizations

The College of Social Work Doctoral Program at FSU offers a Ph.D. with an emphasis in research methods and teaching. We develop well-rounded social work scholars and leaders in research and education by offering hands-on experiences in research and teaching, along with close mentoring by a well-trained, diverse faculty. The curriculum is cutting-edge methodologically and designed to nurture students’ success. The program maintains a proven track record of producing well-rounded scholars who go on to pursue successful careers in academia. Read more here.

The mission of the Florida State University School of Communication Science and Disorders is to generate and disseminate knowledge related to communication processes and disorders. The program prepares undergraduate and graduate students to demonstrate broad-based knowledge of communication sciences and to apply theory and research findings to clinical practice. The graduate program prepares speech-language pathologists to provide effective diagnostic and treatment services to individuals with a wide variety of speech, language, and hearing impairments. It prepares clinical scientists to generate new knowledge pertaining to communication processes and innovative strategies for evaluating and managing communication disorders.

The L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic has a dual mission: (a) to provide effective community services that improve the communication abilities of individuals of all ages and (b) to provide a teaching and clinical research laboratory that seeks to develop exemplary assessment and treatment procedures for use by our students and professionals in speech-language pathology and audiology. Innovative and relevant theory development, research, and services are viewed as unitary- the academic effort, research effort, and the clinical effort all strive for one goal: the enhancement of the communicative well being of the individuals served.

The Warren Building is the home of the School of Communication Science & Disorders and the L.L. Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic.

Learn more about the School’s affiliated labs, centers & clinics here.

Compliment your academic work with extracurricular activities and opportunities.

• Communication Science & Disorders related organizations and associations
• Communication Science & Disorders student clubs and organizations

The doctoral program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is designed to prepare researchers, teachers, and scholars in the field of Communication Science and Disorders to conduct clinical research and work in leadership roles within academic positions at universities, research institutes, state and national agencies and organizations, and clinical settings.

Learn more about the program here.

FCRR’s main offices are off campus in approximately 30,000 sq. feet of high-tech office space in Innovation Park and additional offices and research space on-campus in FSU’s Psychology Building. FCRR is supported by a dedicated IT team to support teleconferencing, programming, and data storage, and a dedicated communications team to support website and social media management, development and dissemination of creative media, and video production. Students may also have access to additional resources to support research activities, including computers, laptops, video cameras, and assessment materials, site licenses for common data management and analysis applications, and office space within FCRR, with access to supplies, copying and printing.

FCRR is housed at Florida State University, a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. FSU offers doctorate degree in 81 fields. In 2017, women made up 62% and minorities made up 37% of total enrollment. FSU has received national recognition with “Higher Education Excellence in Diversity” awards the past five years. Students will have full access to university resources, such as: the Strozier Library and the 7 other campus libraries, which contain more than 3 million volumes and 1,047 databases; the Office of Information Technology Services, which manages a high-speed network and virtual lab, allowing remote access to a variety of software and statistical packages; the Student Disability Resource Center, which serves as the primary advocate for students with disabilities; and the Graduate School, which offers several programs to prepare doctoral students to take on research careers including small grants for student research projects and travel to attend professional conferences.

Learn more about programs offered by The Graduate School here.

FCRR faculty have secured more than $40 million of support for research projects from entities like the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Department of Education (DOE). Each year, faculty are actively engaged in dozens of funded research projects. In addition, FCRR also has long-standing partnerships with several local and state education agencies and community partners across the region to conduct rigorous research, develop assessments and instructional tools, and provide professional development, training, and technical assistance to P-12 practitioners and other education stakeholders. Consequently, students have access to several apprenticeship opportunities that feature a variety of content and developmental areas of focus, methodological approaches, and research, dissemination, and translation activities. The quantity and quality of these activities helps ensure that students develop competencies in research, leadership, entrepreneurship, and service.

Read more about our current projects here.

FCRR is a multidisciplinary research center at FSU. Currently, FCRR is home to ten tenured and tenure-track faculty members holding joint appointments with the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education, and College of Social Work. In addition, FCRR has affiliate faculty in the College of Social Work, School of Teacher Education, and School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. FCRR engages in a wide range of academic & extracurricular events & programming. To view more information, please visit your specific academic department.