Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida.Florida State also has a lesser-known but similarly unique tradition: The Sod Cemetery.The University now awards associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees.It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.An associate of arts degree is awarded.There are a limited number of combined BA/MA programs as well.Post-master’s specialist degrees (Ed.S.) are also offered in several fields.The arts are also well represented within programs of music, dance, and drama.The chief plants a flaming spear in the center of the field to kick off every home football game.