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Bachelor of Science
Special Education
Special Education Department

How to Apply

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the B.S. in Special Education must:
• Have an Associate of Arts degree from a Florida public community college or university
• Have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 for all attempted coursework
• Have completed all USF general education requirements
• Pass all sections of the General Knowledge Test, PRAXIS I or CLAST

Application Process
1. Complete the USF Admission Application online
2. Applicants must submit the following items to USF Sarasota-Manatee Admissions Advisor:
     • Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate degree coursework.
     • Passing scores on General Knowledge Test (GKT), PRAXIS I or CLAST.
       Florida Teacher Certification Exams, including GKT

COEDU offers Online Practice GKT Preparation

Application Deadlines

Term of entry	Application deadline	Supporting academic credentials deadline
Fall Semester (August)	July 1, 2007	July 15, 2007
Spring Semester (January)	November 1, 2007	November 15, 2007
Summer (May-June)	April 1, 2007	April 15, 2007

Admissions Advisor
Mark Bukowski
USF Sarasota-Manatee
Student Services
8350 N. Tamiami Trail, SMC C107
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-359-4330
Online appointment scheduler