Special Education: Disability Services
| College: | Education and Human Services |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts in Education |
| Major: | Special Education |
| Concentration: | Disability Services |
| Effective Term: | Fall 2023 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
The Special Education major with a concentration in Disability Services is designed for students interested in working with individuals with disabilities in non-teaching careers. This unique concentration will prepare candidates to work with, supervise, advise, interact with, respect, and support individuals with disabilities. Incorporated in this concentration are authentic experiences where candidates work closely with individuals with disabilities, their families, businesses, and community agencies. Candidates in this program can expect to gain hands-on experiences working directly with various populations of individuals with disabilities. The program is sequential in nature, with some courses offered only once a year; therefore, students are requested and encouraged to enter in the fall term only. The program is a cohort model with cohorts beginning each Fall semester. Field 1 (EDF 3945) and Field 3 (EDF 3947) will only be offered in Fall semesters while Field 2 (EDF 3946) will only be offered in the Spring. Visit the Disability Services webpage for additional information. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the Disability Services major.
Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COEHS major should visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS).
Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Special Education majors are encouraged to take MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I and STA2014 Elementary Statistics. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
- Admission into Disability Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.5 or better. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not continue taking classes in Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) webpage.
- A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work.
- Students should consult the Disability Services Program Director and an Academic Advisor when selecting Free Electives. Some special topics courses offered through the Exceptional, Deaf and Interpreter Education department are recommended for Free Elective credit. Consult the Disability Services program director for additional information.
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or better for each semester they are enrolled in this program.
- A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the district will not be permitted access to field sites.
- All course work including successful completion of Field Labs I, II and III are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements must be completed during fall and spring terms.
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2020 or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 semester hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 |
| EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
| Select a Math Course (Recommend Math for Teachers I or Elementary Statistics) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENC1143 (GW) Evidence and Style OR IDS1932 First Year IDS Writing Seminar | 3 |
| EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators (Recommended General Education Course) | 3 |
| Select a Math Course (Recommend Math for Teachers I or Elementary Statistics) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
| Mile Marker(s) EDF1005 Intro to the Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C |
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Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| EME2040 Intro Ed Tech for Learn Pro (Recommended Course) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 15 |
Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) General Education Requirements |
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Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EEX3005 (CD) Intro to Disabilities (If not previously taken) (Satisfies Critical Thinking-Diversity and Difference) |
3 | |
| EEX4345 Intro to Inquiry and Assessmnt | 3 | |
| EEX4024 Disability Laws & Pol | 3 | |
| EDF3945 Field Laboratory I | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Elective from the following prefixes: AMH, ANT, ASL, EEX, EHD, INT, LDR, REL, SYD, SYG or SYO | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EEX3005 (CD) Intro to Disabilities Minimum Grade C EEX4345 Intro to Inquiry and Assessmnt Minimum Grade C EEX4024 Disability Laws & Pol Minimum Grade C EDF3945 Field Laboratory I Minimum Grade C |
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Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| LDR3003 Introduction to Leadership | 3 | |
| EEX3070 Inclusion Ind.w/Dis | 3 | |
| EEX4753 Cooperative Consultation | 3 | |
| EDF3946 Field Laboratory II | 3 | |
| Select a 3000/4000 level Elective from the following prefixes: AMH, ANT, ASL, EEX, EHD, INT, LDR, REL, SYD, SYG or SYO | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) LDR3003 Introduction to Leadership Minimum Grade C EEX3070 Inclusion Ind.w/Dis Minimum Grade C EEX4753 Cooperative Consultation Minimum Grade C EDF3946 Field Laboratory II Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
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Summer 3
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EEX3754 Imp Dis Fam, Schls, & Comm | 3 | |
| EEX4604 Clsrm and Beh Mgmt | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 6 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EEX3754 Imp Dis Fam, Schls, & Comm Minimum Grade C EEX4604 Clsrm and Beh Mgmt Minimum Grade C |
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Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EEX4779 Dis Employ Comm Engmt | 3 | |
| EEX3004 Disab and Comm Supp Agencies | 3 | |
| LDR4340 Res. Dev. Comm. Org. | 3 | |
| EDF3947 Field Laboratory III | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 12 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EEX4779 Dis Employ Comm Engmt Minimum Grade C EEX3004 Disab and Comm Supp Agencies Minimum Grade C LDR4340 Res. Dev. Comm. Org. Minimum Grade C EDF3947 Field Laboratory III Minimum Grade C 2.5 GPA required prior to Student Internship (EEX 4861) |
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Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EEX4861 Internship | 12 |
| Total Hours: | 12 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |