Partnering with Purpose to Transform Lives

At the College of Community Innovation and Education, you will gain the knowledge, experience and confidence needed to positively change our world. Through our nationally ranked academic programs, high-impact research and prominent public and private partnerships, you will have the opportunity to participate in first-hand experiences with communities, creating innovative solutions to complex social issues.

UCF is one of the nation’s most innovative universities, which is why we provide several learning options for our students. You can attend classes in person either at UCF's main campus or at UCF Downtown. Both campuses offer access to a wide range of internships, opportunities, and networks in Orlando. Alternatively, you can choose to learn online, with digital learning resources and support to help you stay engaged and achieve success.

Whether you aspire to work in criminal justice, education, global health management and informatics, legal studies or public administration, our award-winning faculty and staff will help you unleash your potential and achieve your goals. Explore the possibilities at the College of Community Innovation and Education — where education transcends boundaries and transforms lives.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR ARE NOW OPEN

With scholarship opportunities, the possibilities are endless. Learn more about how to apply and find hundreds of scholarships right at your fingertips — including those only available to CCIE students.

Deadline: March 16, 2025

National Recognition

The U.S. News & World Report ranked several of the UCF College of Community Innovation and Education’s graduate programs among the best in the nation.

In the News

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College of Community Innovation and Education Interim Dean Ross Wolf will hang up his badge after 34 years with the...
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Mentorship Powers the Future of Health Informatics

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U.S. News Online 2026 Rankings: UCF’s People-First, Tech Enhanced Approach Earns Highest Honors Yet

As UCF celebrates decades of leading digital learning, we’re recognized for a sustainable model that increases access to education and raises standards at the same time ...

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Upcoming Events

Events

Join us this February in Orlando for the first Interactive Performance Summit, presented in partnership with the University of Central Florida. Designed as a creative sampler rather than a deep dive, the Summit offers a wide-ranging exploration of ideas, formats,…
As America’s Space University, UCF advances ideas into impact — accelerating the breakthroughs that move our world beyond Earth. FORGING THE FUTURE OF SPACE