Special Education: Exceptional Student Education
College: | Education and Human Services |
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Degree: | Bachelor of Arts in Education |
Major: | Special Education |
Concentration: | Exceptional Student Education |
Effective Term: | Fall 2024 |
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 STA2023 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 90 credit hours. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty. 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.
- Students are encouraged to take the General Knowledge (GK) Test no later than Term 2. This should be completed no later than Term 6.
- 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 and EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators are recommended courses. 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 to be completed by the end of final 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 2010, 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 |
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IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 |
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) (When selecting a math course Elementary Statistics is recommended) |
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 |
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ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar (Select the course not taken in Term 1) |
3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) |
3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) (When selecting a math course Elementary Statistics is recommended) |
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 |
NOTE: Students are encouraged to begin taking the General Knowledge (GK) Test as early as Term 2. Submit test score results to Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Building 57, Petway Hall, Room 1300. | |
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 | |
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Select a second 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 | |
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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 | |
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EEX4254 Early Literacy Intruction in Intervention for All Learners | 3 | |
EEX4275 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners in Gen Ed. Settings | 3 | |
EEX4255 High Leverage Instructional Practices and Individual Planning for Exceptional Learners | 3 | |
EDF3945 Field Laboratory I | 3 | |
EEX4281 Car Dev/Trans Learners w/ Exceptionalities | 3 | |
Total Hours: | 15 | |
Mile Marker(s) EEX4254 Early Literacy Intruction in Intervention for All Learners Minimum Grade C EEX4275 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners in Gen Ed. Settings Minimum Grade C EDF3945 Field Laboratory I Minimum Grade C |
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Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
Schedule | Credit Hours | |
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EEX4240 Literacy Instruction and Intervention for Readers | 3 | |
EEX4753 Cooperative Consultation | 3 | |
EDF3946 Field Laboratory II | 3 | |
TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang | 3 | |
Total Hours: | 12 | |
NOTE: General Knowledge (GK) Test should be completed no later than Term 6. Submit test score results to Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Building 57, Petway Hall, Room 1300. | ||
Mile Marker(s) TSL3080 Foundations: Culture/Lang Minimum Grade C |
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Summer 3
Schedule | Credit Hours | |
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EDF3151 Educational Psychology | 3 | |
EEX4484 Math Except Lrnrs | 3 | |
Total Hours: | 6 | |
Mile Marker(s) EEX4484 Math Except Lrnrs Minimum Grade C |
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Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
Schedule | Credit Hours | |
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EEX4257 Literacy Assessment for All Learners | 3 | |
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum | 3 | |
EDF3947 Field Laboratory III | 3 | |
EEX4604 Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 | |
Total Hours: | 12 | |
Mile Marker(s) |
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Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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EEX4861 Internship | 9 |
EEX4840 Literacy Practicum for All Learners (Corequisite with EEX4861) | 3 |
Total Hours: | 12 |
NOTE: All degree coursework must be completed satisfactorily prior to enrolling in the Internship. Fall internship applications are due 4th Friday of previous Spring, and Spring internship applications are due 4th Friday of previous Fall. | |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |