The College of Pharmacy consists of five departments: Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy, and Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research.

University of Florida College of Pharmacy research centers include the Center for Drug Discovery, the Center for the Neurobiology of Aging, the Center for Pharmacogenomics, the Center for Food-Drug Interaction Research and Education (CFDI), and the Infectious Disease Pharmacokinetics Laboratory

The University of Florida makes no distinction between the Doctor of Pharmacy credential earned by its campus-based students and that of its Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy. As an alumnus of the University of Florida, the knowledge, prestige, and career impact that come with a UF doctoral degree will follow you for the rest of your career.

At the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, we’re propelling great innovation in the pharmacy profession, and we invite you to be a part of it as a Working Professional Pharm.D. student in one of the nation’s top pharmacy schools.

Popular Online Degrees

The University of Florida College of Fine Arts consists of three fully accredited schools: the School of Art and Art History, the School of Music and the School of Theatre and Dance.

The University of Florida’s School of Art and Art History has the size (more than 40 faculty, 600 undergraduate majors and more than 100 graduate students), the diversity of programs and degree offerings, and the facilities to constitute a fully configured art education school within the largest university in the southeast. The school is home to the online Master of Arts in Art Education program.

Popular Online Degrees

The University of Florida’s  online  Art Education Degree program has been tailored to develop thoughtful art educators capable of engaging and inspiring students through traditional and contemporary models. This program will equip you with new techniques to immerse your students in impactful art learning experiences, while enhancing your personal art making.

As the educational landscape continues to transform, the demands on art teachers are requiring an enhanced skill set. Today’s classroom needs transformative teachers capable of meeting the diverse needs of students, schools and the global art community.

Our distance-learning students enjoy a higher level of interaction with their faculty and peers than students in a traditional campus-based program. You’ll be assigned to a group led by a professional facilitator. This learning community will provide valuable support and interactive learning experiences. Students who graduate from The University of Florida’s Art Education Degree Program through the online format receive the same prestigious degree as students who attend our campus based program

Masters Degree for Art Education Teachers

As a UF Art Education student, you will be immersed in a high-tech, high-touch educational environment, with rich studio experiences in traditional and digital media. Through our emerging curriculum, you will explore the impact that visual culture and other digital media have upon children and their learning, while investigating and developing innovative teaching methods that are immediately applicable to your career.

Why UF’s Art Education Degree

• Develop creative skills to grow as an Art Teacher, Artist, and Art Advocate
• Complete your degree online in 2 years
• Become eligible for teaching certification in the State of Florida
• No GRE exam required

Top Ranked

U.S. News & World Report – Top 50 College
The University of Florida is ranked in the top 50 colleges and universities in the US by U.S. News & World Report (2009).

UF ranked 15th in the U.S. News and World Report “Top Public Universities” (2009)

Kiplinger’s Magazine – Top 10
UF ranked 2nd among all universities in Kiplinger’s magazine “Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges” (2008)

Regionally Accredited

Regionally Accredited  – SACS
The University of Florida is among the nation’s most respected and academically diverse public universities and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

What our Art Education Degree Students are Saying

“I have never encountered a similar experience! I think experience is the key word. Each student is encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, communication through writing and oral strategies, and most importantly to apply these skills in everyday teaching practice.”

Megan Davis,
MA Art Education Graduate

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With roots tracing back to 1853, UF was the first university in the state of Florida and has grown to become its largest and most comprehensive institution. With more than 46,000 students, UF is now one of the five largest universities in the nation. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belongs to the Association of American Universities.

Online Degree Programs

Below is a listing of the online degree programs offered through the University of Florida.  Click on a link to learn more.

• Master of Art Education
• Doctor of Pharmacy

Popular Online Degrees

The reputation of the University of Florida Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program is truly second to none, and for good reason. Just look at our track record to see why so many pharmacists have propelled their careers to the next level as a Florida Gator! Ask around. Chances are you know someone who is a WPPD student or graduate.

• The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is one of only 62 pharmacy schools in the United States to be professionally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.
• U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks the University of Florida College of Pharmacy among the top pharmacy schools in the nation, currently 9th of 62 such schools.
• Among the U.S. News and World Report rankings, UF is the highest ranked pharmacy school that offers a nontraditional Pharm.D. online or via distance learning.
• The WPPD program is the largest nontraditional distance learning Pharm.D. in history, with over 1,400 alumni and over 600 current students.
• U.S. News and World Report ranks the University of Florida among the Top 50 of all public and private universities in the United States.
• In 1985, Florida became a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the prestigious higher-education organization comprised of the top 62 public and private institutions in North America.
• UF ranked first among public institutions in attracting National Achievement Scholars during 2002.
• UF ranks second among public institutions in the U.S. for the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled and ranks fifth among all colleges and universities in the U.S. for the number of National Merit Scholars enrolled.
• UF ranked third in degrees awarded to African American students in 2000-01 and fifth among AAU public universities in the number of Ph.D.s awarded to Latino students.
• UF had the fourth-largest student enrollment of all U.S. universities in 2002 with more than 48,000 students from all 50 states and 100 foreign countries.
• NASA awarded a UF-led consortium of seven universities a $15 million grant to develop a reusable launch vehicle which would replace the space shuttle.
• UF ranked in the top 10 among AAU public universities for the number of Fulbright Awards in 2001.
• UF is 13th among all universities – public and private – in the number of U.S. Patents awarded in 2000.
• UF faculty attracted more than $494 million in research and training grants in 2004-05.
• UF consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in licensing.
• With its seventh-place finish in the 2002-03 Sears Directors’ Cup rankings, Florida ranked among the nation’s top 10 athletic departments for 20 straight years.
• Within the last 10 years, the Florida Gators athletic teams have been crowned national champions in football, men’s golf, women’s tennis, soccer, and men’s basketball.

Request more information to learn how the strength and reputation of one of the world’s best universities can take your pharmacy career to a championship level!

Accreditations

The University of Florida is among the nation’s most respected and academically diverse public universities and is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

For more than eighty years, the UF College of Pharmacy has been educating students for professional pharmacy practice. The College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).

ACPE is the sole accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to accredit professional degree programs in pharmacy. The Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy including the Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy distance learning program is one of less than 100 such Doctor of Pharmacy programs worldwide to earn ACPE accreditation.

*Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane Decature, GA 30033-4097, phone: 404-679-4500, fax: 404-679-4558.

The University of Florida offers a better way for busy pharmacists to earn their Pharm.D. While most colleges of pharmacy are phasing out non-traditional (post-Bachelor’s) Doctor of Pharmacy programs, the University of Florida is celebrating the 15th year of its WPPD Distance Learning Program.

University of Florida is Leading the Way

Our distance learning students enjoy a higher level of interaction with their faculty and peers than students in a traditional campus-based program. You’ll be assigned to a small group led by a professional facilitator. This learning community will provide valuable support and interactive learning experiences. Students who graduate from University of Florida’s WPPD program through the distance learning format receive the same prestigious degree as students who attend the campus-based Pharm.D. program.

What Makes Our Program Stand Out?

• Designed for Your Busy Schedule – With unprecedented levels of support, you can be assured timely completion of this 3-year program while continuing your work, family, and personal responsibilities.
• Over 1,400 Working Professional Pharm.D. Graduates – Tap into the experience of one of the most established non-traditional Pharm.D. programs, established in 1994.
• Prestigious – University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy is ranked as one of the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports.

Top Ranked

University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Reports.

Regional accreditation

University of Florida’s WPPD program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). University of Florida is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).