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Special Education: Exceptional Student Education
| College: | Education and Human Services |
|---|---|
| Degree: | Bachelor of Arts in Education |
| Major: | Special Education |
| Concentration: | Exceptional Student Education |
| 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 undergraduate program in Exceptional Student Education prepares teachers with competencies necessary to produce achievement gains and desirable behavior changes in students with disabilities. These competencies should enable the educators to assist learners to realize their full potential in ways which are meaningful and satisfying to the learners and which lead them to effective participation as members of society.
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 in preparation for the General Knowledge (GK) Exam. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Visit the Exceptional Student Education (K-12) webpage for major information and for a complete list of Special Education prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
- Admission into the College of Education and Human 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 and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test prior to Term 5. 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.
- When selecting Free Electives, students should consider courses in the Liberal-Arts. Courses in American History and American Federal Government are recommended. GEO2420 Cultural Geography is also recommended and will satisfy a General Education requirement. Students should consult an advisor for additional course recommendations.
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
- A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school 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 school district will not be permitted access to schools.
- 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.
- Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required prior to internship.
- 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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Summer 1
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score results to Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Building 57, Petway Hall, Room 1300. | ||
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 | |
| Mile Marker(s) FTCE General Knowledge Exam |
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| EEX3254 Lit I for Students with Except (Offered Fall term only) |
3 | |
| EEX3202 Psych/Soc Learners Exceptional | 3 | |
| EEX4270 H-L Practices 1 | 3 | |
| EEX4345 Intro to Inquiry and Assessmnt (Offered Fall term only) |
3 | |
| EDF3945 Field Laboratory I | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EEX3254 Lit I for Students with Except Minimum Grade C EEX3202 Psych/Soc Learners Exceptional Minimum Grade C EEX4270 H-L Practices 1 Minimum Grade C EEX4345 Intro to Inquiry and Assessmnt Minimum Grade C EDF3945 Field Laboratory I Minimum Grade C |
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Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EEX3240 Lit 2 for Students with Except (Offered Spring term only) |
3 | |
| EEX4271 H-L Practices 2 | 3 | |
| EDF3946 Field Laboratory II | 3 | |
| EEX4484 Math Sci Except Lrnrs | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 12 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EEX3240 Lit 2 for Students with Except Minimum Grade C EEX4271 H-L Practices 2 Minimum Grade C EDF3946 Field Laboratory II Minimum Grade C EEX4484 Math Sci Except Lrnrs Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
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Summer 3
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EDF3151 Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 6 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EDF3151 Educational Psychology Minimum Grade C TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang Minimum Grade C |
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Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
| Schedule | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| EEX4257 Lit 3 for Students with Except (Offered Fall term only) |
3 | |
| TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum | 3 | |
| EEX4272 H-L Practices 3 | 3 | |
| EDF3947 Field Laboratory III | 3 | |
| EEX4604 Clsrm and Beh Mgmt | 3 | |
| Total Hours: | 15 | |
| Mile Marker(s) EEX4257 Lit 3 for Students with Except Minimum Grade C TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum Minimum Grade C EEX4272 H-L Practices 3 Minimum Grade C EDF3947 Field Laboratory III Minimum Grade C EEX4604 Clsrm and Beh Mgmt Minimum Grade C 2.5 GPA required prior to Student Internship (EEX 4861) Professional Education Certification Exam Exceptional Student SAE Certification Exam |
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Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
| Schedule | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EEX4861 Internship | 9 |
| EEX4840 Lit Prac for Stds with Except. (Corequisite with EEX4861) | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 12 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |
The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.