Program of Study

Exceptional Student Education (K-12) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements - Bachelor of Science

College of Education

ESEDR-BS

Program Leadership Information
Dr. Heather Duncan
Dean, College of Education
duncan.heather@spcollege.edu


Program Summary

This teacher preparation program combines college coursework related to the content of Exceptional Student Education, the pedagogy of teaching and practical, school-based experiences to prepare you for professional certification to teach in an Exceptional Student Education classroom, grades K-12. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education (grades K-12) and will be endorsed in both Reading and ESOL.

The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:
  • the recommended order in which to take the program courses
  • suggested course when more than one option exists
  • which semester each course is typically offered
  • if the course has a prerequisite
  • courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
If you are starting the program this term, click here to access the recommended Academic Pathway.

If you have already started the program, click one of the following for the archived Academic Pathways. Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program including course requirements, GPA and the application process.
Graduation Requirements

GPA: A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for graduation.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY (6 credits): Six credits with an international or diversity focus. This requirement may have been satisfied in the first 60 semester hours.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.

CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).

Completing all program requirements, including ESOL, demonstrating competency in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPS) at the pre-professional level, passing all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) and passing the final internship are conditions of graduation. Students who have questions concerning catalog year requirements should consult the appropriate SPC College catalog or an academic advisor.

Program Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AA Degree (60 credits)
Credits 60

In addition to the State Mandated Prerequisite course listed below, students are required to complete the general education (Associates of Arts Degree) that corresponds with their catalog year/requirement term. Students who have earned a previous AA or bachelor’s degree should consult an advisor for transcript review.

 
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
Grade of "C" or better required
Credits 0
EDF 1005
Introduction to Education (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Core Requirements (Complete 25 credits)
Credits 25
EDF 3214
Student Development and Learning Principles K-12 (Active)
3
EDF 4430
Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment in Education K-12 (Active)
3
EDG 3410
Classroom Management and Communication K-12 (Active)
3
EEX 3012 *
Nature and Needs of Exceptional Students K-12 (Active)
3
EEX 4940 *
Internship: Exceptional Student Education (Active)
12
RED 4940 *
Final Reading Internship (Active)
1
*School-based hours total 233 clinical hours plus a 15-week internship in Exceptional Student Education and Reading.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Major Requirements (Complete 34 credits)
Credits 34
EDE 4226
Integrated English Language Arts, Social Studies and Creative Arts for the Elementary Classroom (Active)
4
EDE 4304
Integrated Mathematics and Science (Active)
4
EDE 4942 *
Integrated English Language Arts, Social Studies and Creative Arts for the Elementary Classroom Practicum (Active)
1
EDE 4943 *
Integrated Mathematics and Science Practicum (Active)
1
EEX 3241
Curriculum and Instruction for Exceptional Students (Active)
3
EEX 4221
Educational Assessment of Exceptional Students (Active)
3
EEX 4261 *
Strategy Instruction and Transitions for Exceptional Students (Active)
3
EEX 4604
Behavior Management of Exceptional Students (Active)
3
RED 3309 *
Early and Emergent Literacy K-2 (Active)
3
RED 4511 *
Intermediate Literacy 3-6: Reading, Writing and Thinking (Active)
3
RED 4519 *
Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading for Diverse Students K-12 (Active)
3
MAE 4114 *
Mathematics Content for the Elementary Grades (Active)
3
MAJOR CORE COURSES
ESOL Requirements (Complete 6 credits)
Credits 6
TSL 3080 *
ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices I K - 12 (Active)
3
TSL 4081 *
ESOL Issues: Principles & Practices II K-12 (Active)
3
TSL 4939
ESOL Capstone (Active)
0
Total: 125
Graduation Notes
Fully Online