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

Melinda Hall

Melinda Hall Joins UCF as Director of New School of Interdisciplinary Studies

Hall joins the College of Community Innovation and Education from Stetson University...
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Sejal Barden Appointed Department of Counselor Education and School Psychology Chair

Barden, who currently serves as executive director of the Marriage and Family Research Institute, has assumed the role of department...
Bradley Heim

UCF School of Public Administration Welcomes New Director

Bradley Heim joins the College of Community Innovation and Education from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs...
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New School of Interdisciplinary Studies Joins College of Community Innovation and Education

The new school will support students through a multidisciplinary approach to learning, access to resources and the flexibility to customize their degree program ...

Upcoming Events

Events

Join the CCIE Virtual Bi-Weekly Research Circles—a space where faculty from UCF’s College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) and across the university come together to share ideas, spark interdisciplinary dialogue, and explore community-based research initiatives.  Dates and Topics 9/3/2025…