Overview

The Education Policy and Evaluation programme at Florida State University prepares students to lead and innovate within local, state, and national educational agencies. This master’s degree focuses on the critical analysis and implementation of policies that shape the future of learning. Students engage with complex issues to drive meaningful reform across the sector.

Why Education Policy and Evaluation at Florida State University?

Florida State University provides a unique environment for policy studies through its Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. As the oldest college of its kind in Florida, it offers students access to a rich history of academic excellence and a network of three dedicated laboratory schools. The programme is supported by specialised research hubs, including the Center for Postsecondary Success and the Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics.

The curriculum is designed to address pressing modern challenges such as charter schools, teacher quality, school finance, and accountability. Students benefit from a faculty of experts within the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, ensuring that the training is both theoretically rigorous and practically relevant to current urban education reform efforts.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 21129 per year
National fee: USD 21129 per year
Local fee: USD 8628 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Education Policy and Evaluation
Charter Schools
Urban Education Reform
School Finance
Teacher Quality
Accountability
Educational Leadership
Policy Studies

Careers with Education Policy and Evaluation

Graduates are well-equipped for influential roles as policy analysts and program evaluators within various sectors. The programme prepares individuals to work for government educational agencies, non-profit organisations, and influential think tanks. These roles involve developing groundbreaking policies and analysing the effectiveness of existing educational frameworks.

Common career paths include positions in large urban school districts and state departments of education. The skills gained in critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis are highly valued in the field. Graduates often find success in roles that require a deep understanding of how policy decisions impact student outcomes and institutional efficiency.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policy

Evaluation of New Educational Programs

International Development Education

Multicultural Education

Philosophy of Education

Philosophy of Teaching and Learning

Anthropology of Education (Education and Culture)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An earned bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA).
In your application, please include/upload your most recent Resume/CV including your current employment.
Describe your purpose for pursuing a degree, qualifications, and long-term goals.
One letter of recommendation is required. This letter should be from individuals who can describe your ability to meet the graduate level of rigor and expectations of coursework, writing and speaking skills, and work ethic. Specifically, supervisors, professors, or postsecondary instructors.
Unofficial transcripts are required for your application to be reviewed. For applicants with transcripts from a non-U.S. institution, a credential evaluation must be received before the application can be reviewed.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21129 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21129 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8628 USD / year

≈ 8628 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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