Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education with Teaching English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement
Program Leader: Dr. Elizabeth Cramer E-mail:cramere@fiu.edu Phone: 305-348-2445
Brief Description of the Program:
The Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education provides the professional preparation necessary to teach students with mild disabilities. It meets the new non-categorical Florida certification requirements and is designed to include the competencies necessary for ESOL endorsement. State of Florida certification requirements are met through challenging coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
Either 60 credit hours of lower division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam. Students who are exempt from all sections of the CLAST and are majoring in teacher preparation programs may substitute the General Knowledge Exam (GK) for the CLAST;
Must meet the following lower division requirements:
University Core/General Education;
Foreign language;
EDF 1005: Introduction to Education (3 credits)
EDG 2701: Teaching Diverse Populations (3 credits)
EME 2040: Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits)
In addition to EDG 2701, students must take 6 additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. For example, at FIU, these types of courses can be found under the Societies and Identities category of the University Core Curriculum List.
Program Requirements:
Total Credits: 127
Lower division credits: 60
Upper division credits: 67
Course:
Credit Hours:
Subject Matter Specialization:
EEX 3012
Educational Needs for Students with Exceptionalities
3
EEX 3070
Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
3
SPA 3000
Acquisition of Speech and Language Skills
3
TSL 3370
ESOL Principles and Practices I
3
EEX 3764
Instructional and Assistive Technology in Special Education
3
EEX 3221
Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities
3
EDP 3218
Classroom Management
3
EEX 4601
Behavioral Approaches to Learning and Classroom Management
3
RED 4150
Teaching Primary Literacy*
3
MAE 4310
Teaching Elementary Math*
3
RED 4325
Reading in the Content Areas
3
EEX 4240
Literacy in Special Education
3
TSL 4141
ESOL Principles and Practices II
3
EEX 3066
Instructional Practices in ESE I
3
EEX 4067
Instructional Practices in ESE II
3
EEX 4833
Supervised Practicum in Special Education
1
Professional Education:
EDP 3004
Educational Psychology
3
EDG 3321
General Instructional Decision Making
3
EDF 4634
Cultural and Social Foundations of Education
3
Special Methods and Student Teaching:
EEX 4936
Student Teaching Seminar
3
EEX 4861
Student Teaching
9
Notes: As several courses require fieldwork. It is imperative that you meet with your advisor to obtain that information.
