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Exceptional Student Education

Undergraduate Studies

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.

Program Coordinators

Dr. Chrissy Ogilvie
Office:Orlando Campus; ED Complex Suite 315 J
Phone: 407-823-2386
Email: cogilvie@mail.ucf.edu
Dr. Dan Ezell
Office: Cocoa Campus
Phone: 321--433-7943
Email: dezell@mail.ucf.edu
Dr. Rebecca Hines
Office: Daytona Campus
Phone: 386--506-4006
Email: rhines@mail.ucf.edu

Education Common Program Prerequisites - required for admissions

Admission Requirements

  1. Complete the University General Education Requirements or its equivalent, i.e., an A.A. degree from an approved Florida community college or state university.
  2. Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA.
  3. Pass all four parts of the General Knowledge Test and/or CLAST examination (no alternative or waivers are accepted).
  4. 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.

Exceptional Student Education Program Coordinator:
Chrissy Ogilvie, Ph.D.
Office: Education Complex Suite 315 J
Phone: 407-823-2386



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