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Academics

C+
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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 15:1
Full-Time Student Population 1,856
Part-Time Student Population 573
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 100
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 104
Total FT Faculty 100
Faculty with Terminal Degree 87%
Average Faculty Salary $60,834
Full-Time Retention Rate 74%
Part-Time Retention Rate 100%
Transfer-Out Rate 37%
Graduation Rate 52%
Programs/Majors Offered 59
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 students: 57%
  • 20 to 49 students: 43%
  • 50 or more students: 0%

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Florida Southern College distinguishes itself from other schools because classes are taught only by professors, not by grad students. Most of the teachers have their PHDs, so they are very passionate about their subjects and often willing to meet after class with students who have questions or comments. Most professors know students by their names and notice when they are absent. Workload depends on the teacher, but usually coursework isn't anything outrageous.

Advisers are very good at making sure students graduate on time, with knowledge about courses and the requirements for graduation. There are certain times you can sign up for classes, based on how many credit hours you have. It can be tough to get into the classes you want, but eventually you will get them. Just be patient. Generally, advisers have a small number of advisees, so they are able to give individual attention to each student. However, there are some advisers who are very popular within their department, so they have a bunch of advisees.

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Academics at Florida Southern College

teacher4life

History Teacher Education '13

4.6
A

Secondary Education in History

Professors ar every helpful and knowledgeable. We have a great dean and they are always available. Internships are guaranteed, as long as you sign up for it.

May 05, 2012

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teacher4life

History Teacher Education '13

4.2
A-

Professors Are Great

We have amazing professors that are really helpful and remember you (with small class sizes). The workload is not to bad. My only complaint is that I feel like they dumb down the classes and focus more on extra curriculars than academics.

May 05, 2012

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cristinara6

Business Management '15

4.6
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A Beautiful Place to Live and Learn

I applied to Florida Southern for the quality of education I knew I could receive, but the reason I decided to attend was the minute I stepped on campus I fell in love with the beauty of the landscape. It really is a haven. Not to mention the incredible professors, all willing to help with any problem you may encounter, especially as a freshman. They sold it to me as being a place that many people found to be a "perfect fit", and for me it absolutely is.

Jan 05, 2012

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User rating for Florida Southern College - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 15 user reviews.

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Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • Arts & Sciences
  • Business and Economics
  • Education
  • Nursing and Health Sciences
  • Pre-Professional Programs
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management: 3%
  • Elementary Education: 3%
  • Foundations of Education: 3%
  • Registered Nursing (RN): 5%
Graduation Requirements
  • Arts/fine arts
  • Computer literacy
  • English (including composition)
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Sciences (biological or physical)
  • Social Science
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
  • Weekend/evening college
Other Academic Offerings
  • Double major
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • New York semester
  • Student-designed major
  • UN semester
  • Washington semester
Best Places to Study
  • Library
  • TuTu's Cyber Café

Online Courses

None

Did You Know?
  • The average class size is 20 students.
  • Florida Southern provides more than $14 million in scholarships each year.

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