Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education

The ESE program consists of completing several courses which will provide students with the skills needed to work with a diverse group of children with disabilities in a K-12 setting. The courses focus on learning pedagogical content theory, knowledge and clinical experiences in the field as well as practical application. The intent is to produce graduates who, as teachers, are able to address the needs of the increasingly diverse student population and can provide leadership for innovative programs to coordinate professional activities to better serve these students.

Graduate Admission Standards for M.Ed. Program

Students are required to meet the following prerequisites for admission to the program:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
2. Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts of all academic
   coursework attempted.
4. Current résumé.
5. Statement of professional goals and a writing sample demonstrating
   the capacity to perform at the graduate level.
6. Two recent letters of recommendation; these can be from professional
   or academic sources but must be interactions that occurred with the last
   six months.

M.Ed. Degree Completion Requirements

1. Complete the degree in a maximum of four calendar years from the date
   on a student’s initial registration or be held to any new degree requirements.
2. Maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and achieve a B (3.0) grade or higher in
   each course.
3. Complete a minimum of 30-36 credits.
4. Pass FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) certification subject
   area examination.

Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
The ESE program consists of completing several courses which will provide students with the skills needed to work with a diverse group of children with disabilities in a K-12 setting. The courses focus on learning pedagogical content theory, knowledge and clinical experiences in the field as well as practical application. The intent is to produce graduates who, as teachers, are able to address the needs of the increasingly diverse student population and can provide leadership for innovative programs to coordinate professional activities to better serve these students.

This Masters degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours and requires practicum and student teaching. Students in this track will pick one specialization from the three offered. Students are also required to earn a passing score on the ESE subject area exam. The State of Florida may require additional courses in the field for certification, prior to issuing the five-year certificate.