The Exceptional Student Education B.S. Learning & Development track is specifically focused on students who wish to enhance their knowledge of exceptional students with an emphasis on child development and behavior. The Learning & Development Track prepares graduates for employment in a broad spectrum of professional opportunities, selected by the student, including behavior technicians, non-profits serving persons with disabilities and teaching positions at non-traditional educational agencies serving students with disabilities. Students seeking teaching certification in exceptional student education must apply through their respective states. Graduates will earn a as a part of the Exceptional Student Education Learning & Development track.
Exceptional Student Education – Learning & Development (BS) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. Click here to learn more about the online program.
Online Exceptional Student Education – Learning & Development, BS
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Education Core Requirements
46 - 48 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools (3)
- TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)
- EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX3243 - Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults (3)
- EEX3830 - Practicum in Exceptional Student Education (3)
- EEX4070 - Teaching Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX4204 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Inclusive Settings (1 - 3)
- EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management (3)
- EEX4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs (3)
- RED4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (3)
- EEX4250 - Reading Instruction in Exceptional Education (3)
- EEX4932 - ST: Registered Behavior Technician (3)
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Elective Upper Level
Learning & Development Specialization Courses
12 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EEC4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice: (3)
- EEC4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Education (3)
- EEC3214 - Child Development (3)
- EEC4402 - Cultural and Family Systems (3)
Grand Total Credits: 58 - 60
Foreign Language Requirements
Additional Requirements
Plan of Study
General Education Requirements:
One Florida state core course is required in each of the Five Foundations.
SWR - State Writing Requirement class (must earn C- or better; four courses required)
SMR – State Math Requirement class (must earn C- or better; two courses required)
CL – Civic Literacy Requirement Course option (one course required)
PR – Course has at least one prerequisite. Prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrollment. Refer to the Â鶹ӳ»´«Ã½ Undergraduate Catalog for prerequisite
Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- Communication Foundation 1: ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (SWR)
- Mathematics Foundation 2: MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (PR) (SMR)
- Humanities Foundation 1: (Choose One) Credit Hour: 3
MUL 2010 - Enjoyment of Music Credit Hours: 3 (SWR) or
THE 2000 - Theatre Survey Credit Hours: 3 (SWR)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- Communications Foundation 2: ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3 (PR) (SWR)
- Social Sciences Foundation 1: PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- Natural Sciences Foundation 1: PSC 1121 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 3 (PR)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences Foundation: POS 2041 - American National Government Credit Hours: 3 (CL)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- Additional General Education Course 1: SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
- Natural Sciences Foundation 2: BSC 1005 - Biological Principles Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective: Preferred (EEC 2732 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children) Credit Hours: 3
- Humanities Foundation 2: Credit Hours: 3
- EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics Foundation 2: STA 2014C - Principles of Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (SMR)
- Additional General Education Course 2: AMH 2010 U.S. History: 1492-1877 Credit Hours: 3 (CL)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 4070 - Teaching Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 3214 - Child Development Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4250 - Reading Instruction in Exceptional Education Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective: Preferred (EEX 4751 - Parent Involvement) Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
- TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 3243 - Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
Upper-Level Electives (9 total credit hours) will be taken based on student area of professional interest but may include Education or related fields.
Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- EDF 4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4204 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Inclusive Settings Credit Hours: 1-3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- RED 4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4932 - Registered Behavior Technician Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice Credit Hours: 3
- ELECTIVE -Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3830 - Practicum in Exceptional Student Education Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 4402 – Cultural and Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
- ELECTIVE - Credit Hours: 3
- ELECTIVE - Credit Hours: 3
