Exceptional Student Education
Undergraduate Program
Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences
The Bachelor in Science degree prepares exceptional education teachers to work in programs serving K-12 students with exceptionalities. Our graduates are eligible to apply for a professional Florida Teacher Certificate in the area of Exceptional Education.
Incredible Career Opportunities
There is an increasing demand for special educators across the nation. In every state, the demand for qualified exceptional educators exceeds the available supply. There is a particularly great need in all areas of exceptional education for culturally and ethnically diverse professionals.
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Education Common Program Prerequisites - required for admissions
Admission Requirements
- Complete the University General Education Requirements or its equivalent, i.e., an A.A. degree from an approved Florida community college or state university.
- Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
- Pass all four parts of the General Knowledge Test and/or CLAST examination (no alternative or waivers are accepted).
- Complete common program prerequisite courses.
EDF 2005 Introduction to Education
EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations
EME 2040 Technology for Educators
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) State Programs, within the Florida Department of Education, administers a variety of postsecondary educational state-funded grants and scholarships, and provides information to students, parents, and high school and postsecondary professionals. To review potential funding opportunities please go to the Florida Student Scholarship and Grant Programs located at www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org and click on “Programs Offered” to review potential tuition funding programs associated with critical teacher shortages in exceptional student education.
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Undergraduate Admissions
Requirements
Admission to the College will be granted when students meet the following College of Education restricted access admission requirements:
- Completion of the University General Education requirements or its equivalent,
(e.g. an AA degree from an approved Florida Community College or state university)
- Complete the Education Common Program Prerequisites.
- Complete the Foreign Language Admission requirement.
- Complete the Gordon Rule requirement.
- Have an overall 2.5 or above GPA. (2.75 for Early Childhood Education)
- Successful completion of all four parts of the General Knowledge Test (GKT).
To obtain registration information, please visit www.fl.nesinc.com.
*NOTE: The above requirements are reflected on the student's SASS degree audit.
Students who do not meet the College of Education admission requirements will be restricted from taking upper level (3000/4000) courses in the College of Education, and remain in Education Pending status.
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) Guide for University of Central Florida College of Education Students
FTCE website: www.fl.nesinc.com
Please review the above link to better help you understand the process of registering and taking the Florida Teacher Certification Exam:
A copy of the official score report must be submitted to the
Office of Student Affairs, ED 110, fax (407) 823-3852.
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