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Florida State University - Academics - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Academics

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Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 25:1
Full-Time Student Population 33,686
Part-Time Student Population 6,099
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 1,312
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 329
Total FT Faculty 1,721
Faculty with Terminal Degree 92%
Average Faculty Salary $79,237
Full-Time Retention Rate 91%
Part-Time Retention Rate 73%
Transfer-Out Rate 11%
Graduation Rate 70%
Programs/Majors Offered 134
Average Course Load 12-15 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 34%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 52%
  • 50 or More Students: 14%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The consensus among the Florida State University student body is that the faculty is both easy to get along with and dedicated to its profession. Most instructors are readily available to meet with students outside of class and offer assistance when necessary. No professor wants to see a student fail, but don’t expect them to cater to you. Take the initiative, and they’ll respect you for it. A lot of the professors make themselves available to the students, either by providing contact information (such as phone numbers and e-mail addresses) or by holding office hours, in which the students can talk to their professors one-on-one. Most students admit that the prolific number of teaching assistants can be problematic in the lower-level classes. However, word of mouth is an excellent way to find out in advance which professors to take and which to avoid. That’s what upperclassmen are there for!

Academics are important at Florida State University, especially among the tenured professors. Don’t expect to coast through the higher-level undergraduate classes. It’s college; you’re here for the academics, so expect to work hard. The teaching assistants and associate professors are more likely to cut you some slack, but even that isn’t a guarantee. The school has received recognition for a broad range of research projects, and they have just created a new College of Medicine.

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Academics at Florida State University

cgo11

'15

Biology

4.6
A

Professors Are Quite Helpful

Although I've only had a limited number of science related classes it seems that a majority of the professors are relatively helpful, they hold office hours for students who need help, and frequently stop and ask if students have questions during their lectures regarding the material.

Feb 12, 2012

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Academics at Florida State University

Cdhammonds

'12

Sport and Fitness Management

4.6
A

Wonderful Place to Beverly

Florida State is a wonderful school with plenty of organizations and majors to choose. The campus atmospere is probably like every other college and is always filed with events. The sport management program is great and the professors are always available to help.

Feb 10, 2012

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Academics at Florida State University

mdoyle420

'15

Music Teacher Education

3.5
B

Depends Who You Get

Make sure to do your research before picking classes. The College of music is full of great professors and TA's but also some not so good ones. A lot of the time, many of the applied music TA's are not trained in education, but solely in performance which can be very frustrating.

Feb 09, 2012

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: Yes
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Some credit given for scores 3 or better
IB Test Score Requirements Some credit given for a score of 4 or better
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Communication
  • College of Criminology and Criminal Justice
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Human Sciences
  • College of Information
  • College of Motion Picture, Television, and Recording Arts
  • College of Music
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
  • College of Social Work
  • College of Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance
Degrees Awarded
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Other
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies: 2%
  • Finance, General: 2%
  • Political Science and Government, General: 2%
  • Psychology: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Dirac Library
  • Starbucks
  • Strozier Library
Did You Know?

Current faculty members include Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler, as well as former astronauts, Dr. Norm Thagard and Captain Winston Scott, who teach in the College of Engineering.

The Carnegie Foundation has designated Florida State University as a Research 1 University for the Advancement of Teaching. FSU’s Center for Advanced Power Systems was awarded a $52 million grant by the U.S. Navy for use in testing propulsion systems.

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