Program at a Glance
- Program
- Bachelor
- College(s)
- College of Community Innovation and Education
- Department(s)
- Teacher Education, Schl of

The Exceptional Education B.S. provides students a community-embedded teacher preparation program that culminates in certification in Exceptional Education K-12 with Reading and ESOL endorsements. The Exceptional Education program is appropriate for students interested in employment in K-12 settings working with students with disabilities. Exceptional Education is a critical shortage area and students may be eligible for funding under the TEACH grant. Information can be found at https://finaid.ucf.edu/grants/teachgrant.html.
This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Exceptional Student Education BS program.
Undergraduate Application Deadlines
- Fall
- May 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- July 1
- Spring
- November 1
- Summer
- March 1
- Fall
- March 1
- Spring
- September 1
- Summer
- January 1
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Career Opportunities
- Autism Tutor
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Educator
- Pre-K Special Education Teacher
- Pre-Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
- Special Education Preschool Teacher
- Special Education Teacher for Adults with Disabilities