Program Overview

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Exceptional Student Education (BS) Learning and Development Track

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 Registered Behavior Technician certificate as a part of the Exceptional Student Education Learning & Development track.

Program at a Glance

• Program: Bachelor
• College: College of Community Innovation and Education
• Department: Teacher Education, School of
• In-State Tuition: $212.28 per credit hour
• Out-of-State Tuition: $802.54 per credit hour

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:
  • 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

• None

Additional Requirements

• None

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.

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)
  • 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: 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

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