Special Education, B.S. Required Courses

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Bachelor of Science
Special Education
Special Education Department

Program of Study
Additional courses outside the major will be required to meet University requirements for graduation. All courses 3 credits unless noted. See advisor for sequence of course enrollment.

Degree and certification requirements are subject to change in accordance with State and University mandates.

Prerequisites (9 credits):
These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade.
EDF 2005	Introduction to Education
EDG 2701	Teaching Diverse Populations
EME 2040	Introduction to Educational Technology
Professional Education (35-39 credit hours):
EDF 3122	Learning and the Developing Child
EDF 3604	Social Foundations of Education (Exit)
EDF 4430	Measurement for Teachers
EEX 4940	Internship: Exceptional Student Education (10-12)
EEX 4941	Practicum in Exceptional Student Education I and II (6 cr total)
EEX 4936	Senior Seminar in Exceptional Student Education (1-3)
FLE 4362	Curriculum and Pedagogy of ESOL
FLE 4363	Literacy Development in English Language Learners
FLE 4364	Applying Linguistics to ESOL
Specialization (36 credit hours):
EEX 4011	Foundations of Special Education
EEX 4054	Perspectives on Learning and Behavioral Disorders
EEX 4221	Educational Assessment of Exceptional Students
EEX 4243	Education of the Exceptional Adolescent and Adult
EEX 4604	Behavior Management for Special Needs and at Risk Students
EEX 4742	Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality: Cultural & Ethical Issues (Exit)
EEX 4846	Clinical Teaching in Special Education
EMR 4011	Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
LAE 4314	Teaching Writing
MAE 4310	Teaching Elementary School Mathematics I
RED 4310	Reading and Learning to Read
RED 4511	Linking Literature Assessment to Instruction
Testing
FTCE	General Knowledge Test (GKT)
FTCE	Professional Education Test (PEd)
FTCE	Exceptional Student Education K-12 Subject Area Exam (SAE)

NOTE: All professional and specialization education courses, general education, foreign language, and liberal arts exit requirements and General Knowledge Test must be completed prior to final internship. It is recommended students pass all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam prior to the Final Internship.

Final Internship
Students must apply for the final internship by the stated deadline for the term you plan to intern. The deadline is two semesters before the internship semester. See deadlines. Download directions and application from COEDU-Tampa Student Academic Services page. Click on Internship link, under related links section. Submit completed application to Justin Selph or Jennifer Infanti, COEDU undergraduate academic advisors, in Student Services.

Testing - Pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)
Prior to enrollment in the final internship, you must pass:
~ General Knowledge Test (GKT)

Prior to receiving grade for final internship and clearance for graduation, you must pass:
~ Professional Education Test (PEd)
~ Exceptional Student Education (K-12) Subject Area Exam (SAE)

Information on FTCE

Academic Advisors
Justin Selph or Jennifer Infanti
Undergraduate COEDU Advisors
Student Services
(941) 359-4330
Location: C107
Online appointment scheduler