[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog

May 29, 2024

[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exceptional Student Education Specialization

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Curriculum

The Exceptional Student Education specialization is for those who wish to increase their knowledge base in the area of special education. It has been designed to provide the knowledge base needed for general educators who wish to expand their areas of certification. Coursework is offered through a blended format with expectations for assignments to be completed in K-12 schools. Most of the courses in the program require fieldwork. If you are not currently teaching in a K-12 setting, you are encouraged to volunteer once a week in a classroom.

Exceptional Student Education Concentration Courses

Track A:

This is a Florida state approved program for those students who wish to become a teacher or who are already a teacher leading to certification eligibility in the State of Florida in Exceptional Student Education (K12) with Reading and ESOL endorsements. This track is for those students who want to increase their knowledge in the area of special education. A practicum is required and an internship may be required if a teaching certificate is not already held.

Program Components

EDU 562 - Culturally Responsive Instruction & Applied Linguistics 3 credit hours *
EDU 563 - ESOL: Methodology, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit hours
EDU 565 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention 3 credit hours
EDU 620 - Special Education: An Introduction to Law, Ethics, Placement, and Diversity 3 credit hours
EDU 625 - Foundations in Language and Cognition 3 credit hours
EDU 633 - Theories and Methods for Mild to Moderate Populations 3 credit hours
EDU 636 - Application of Theory and Strategies for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities 3 credit hours
EDU 640 - Managing Students with Exceptionality 3 credit hours
EDU 646 - Assessment for ESE: Evaluation, Interpretation, and Placement 3 credit hours
EDU 656 - Transition Planning for Students with Exceptionality 3 credit hours
EDU 672 - Instructional Design for Exceptional Student Education 3 credit hours *
EDU 674 - Practicum in ESE 3 credit hours *
EDU 580 - Internship 3 credit hours * (if needed)

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

Note:

Passing scores on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FCTE): Professional Education, General Knowledge, and the ESE (K-12) Subject Area Exam are required.

*16-week course

Track B:

This is a state approved program for those students who are already a teacher with a Florida Professional teaching certificate, and Reading and ESOL Endorsements who want to increase their knowledge in the area of special education and seeking certification eligibility in the State of Florida in Exceptional Student Education (K12). A practicum is required and fieldwork is required in many courses.

Program Components

EDU 565 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention 3 credit hours
EDU 620 - Special Education: An Introduction to Law, Ethics, Placement, and Diversity 3 credit hours
EDU 625 - Foundations in Language and Cognition 3 credit hours
EDU 633 - Theories and Methods for Mild to Moderate Populations 3 credit hours
EDU 636 - Application of Theory and Strategies for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities 3 credit hours
EDU 640 - Managing Students with Exceptionality 3 credit hours
EDU 646 - Assessment for ESE: Evaluation, Interpretation, and Placement 3 credit hours
EDU 656 - Transition Planning for Students with Exceptionality 3 credit hours
EDU 672 - Instructional Design for Exceptional Student Education 3 credit hours *
EDU 674 - Practicum in ESE 3 credit hours *
Choose 2 courses from the following:
EDU 562 - Culturally Responsive Instruction & Applied Linguistics 3 credit hours
EDU 563 - ESOL: Methodology, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit hours
EDU 621 - Psychology of Learning 3 credit hours
EDU 653 - Collaborating in Inclusive Settings 3 credit hours
* 16-week course

Total Credit Hours: 36

Track C

This is a non-state approved program for those students who are already a teacher with ESE certification, and hold Reading and ESOL endorsements and are seeking a masters' degree. A practicum is required and fieldwork is required in many courses.

Program Components

EDU 565 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention 3 credit hours
EDU 620 - Special Education: An Introduction to Law, Ethics, Placement, and Diversity 3 credit hours
EDU 625 - Foundations in Language and Cognition 3 credit hours
EDU 633 - Theories and Methods for Mild to Moderate Populations 3 credit hours
EDU 636 - Application of Theory and Strategies for Students with Mild and Moderate Disabilities 3 credit hours
EDU 640 - Managing Students with Exceptionality 3 credit hours
EDU 646 - Assessment for ESE: Evaluation, Interpretation, and Placement 3 credit hours
EDU 653 - Collaborating in Inclusive Settings 3 credit hours
EDU 656 - Transition Planning for Students with Exceptionality 3 credit hours
EDU 672 - Instructional Design for Exceptional Student Education 3 credit hours
EDU 673 - Supervised Practicum in Reading 3 credit hours
EDU 674 - Practicum in ESE 3 credit hours
Choose 1 elective from the following:
EDU 562 - Culturally Responsive Instruction & Applied Linguistics 3 credit hours
EDU 563 - ESOL: Methodology, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit hours
EDU 621 - Psychology of Learning 3 credit hours

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Exceptional Student Education Specialization

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Exceptional Student Education Concentration Courses

Track A:

Program Components

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

Note:

Track B:

Program Components

Total Credit Hours: 36

Track C

Program Components

Total Credit Hours: 36