Master of Science Track in Exceptional Student Education with an English Speakers of
Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement

Program Leader: Dr. Elizabeth Cramer
E-mail: cramere@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2425
Department: Educational and Psychological Studies

Brief Description of the Program:

The Master of Science in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) prepares teachers to work with students with mild disabilities including those who are ESOL. This state-approved program is for students holding a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education. It includes the appropriate coursework to earn initial certification in ESE in the state of Florida and an ESOL endorsement. Opportunities for field-based learning include required hours during individual courses and student teaching.

Admission Requirements:

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 hours of upper-division coursework;
3. An autobiographical statement;
4. Three letters of recommendation, with at least one from an academic source and one from work or volunteer experiences;
5. For applicants who passed all sections of the CLAST exam prior to July 1, 2002, an official copy of either passing scores on the CLAST exam or a combined score of 1000 or better on the GRE must be submitted;
6. For applicants who passed the CLAST July 1, 2002 or after an official copy of passing scores for one of the following: CLAST (all portions); or General Knowledge Test (GKT) (all sections); or Praxis I; or a minimum score of 1000 or better on the GRE (verbal and quantitative sections combined) must be submitted.

Program Requirements:

1. Total credits: 64

Program of Study:

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updated: 07/22/08