Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education

The MEd in Exceptional Student Education program prepares exceptional education teachers to enhance their knowledge in programs serving Pre- K-12 students with disabilities. The program is designed for teachers already certified in exceptional student education or an area in general education. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Education requires 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree including a 3-credit-hour action research course, 24 credit hours of specialization courses and 3 credit hours of electives approved by an adviser. The MEd in Exceptional Student Education program is part of the 31 plans. While the M.Ed. program may be taken as a stand alone graduate program, the program is also sequenced so students can complete the undergraduate Exceptional Student Education B.S. degree with some graduate coursework in 3 years and the M.Ed. in 1-year. The nine (9) credit hours of graduate work completed in the undergraduate B.S. program as a Senior Scholar may be applied towards total credit hours in the M.Ed. program. Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree

The GRE is not required for admission to this program. Current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Student Education or have completed all the requirements for that Professional Teaching Certificate. Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the M.Ed. program with approvals from appropriate College and Department committees and advisors. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded