Exceptional Student Education Concentration

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.

Students must have taken and passed all sections of the General Knowledge Test (GK) prior to enrolling.

Track B:

This program is for those students who are already a teacher with a Professional teaching certificate and who want to increase their knowledge in the area of special education and seeking certification eligibility in Exceptional Student Education (K12).  A practicum and fieldwork is required in many courses and can be completed through a teacher's current teaching assignment.  Candidates must take and pass the required ESE certification test for their specific state in order to be eligible for degree conferral.