The Exceptional Student Education B.S. Learning & Development track is specifically focused on students who wish to enhance their knowledge of exceptional students with an emphasis on child development and behavior. The Learning & Development Track prepares graduates for employment in a broad spectrum of professional opportunities, selected by the student, including behavior technicians, non-profits serving persons with disabilities and teaching positions at non-traditional educational agencies serving students with disabilities. Students seeking teaching certification in exceptional student education must apply through their respective states. Graduates will earn a Registered Behavior Technician certificate as a part of the Exceptional Student Education Learning & Development track.
Exceptional Student Education – Learning & Development (BS) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees. Click here to learn more about the online program.
Online Exceptional Student Education – Learning & Development, BS
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
- A grade of "C" (2.0) or better is required.
Education Core Requirements
37 - 39 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools (3)
- TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)
- EEX3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX3243 - Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults (3)
- EEX3830 - Practicum in Exceptional Student Education (3)
- EEX4070 - Teaching Exceptional Students (3)
- EEX4204 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Inclusive Settings (1 - 3)
- EEX4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management (3)
- EEX4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs (3)
- RED4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (3)
- EEX4250 - Reading Instruction in Exceptional Education (3)
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: EEX 4054
Learning & Language Specialization Courses
20 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Students are required to declare and complete a Certificate in Language Development and Disorders which will increase marketability in several professional areas. Students will select additional upper level electives (9 hours).
- Complete the following:
- LIN3713 - Language Science (3)
- LIN3716 - Language Development (3)
- LIN3716L - Language Development Lab (2)
- SPA4400 - Language Disorders Across the Life Span (3)
Grand Total Credits: 57 - 59
Foreign Language Requirements
Additional Requirements
Plan of Study
General Education Requirements:
One Florida state core course is required in each of the Five Foundations.
GRW - Gordon Rule writing class (must earn C- or better; four courses required)
GRM – Gordon Rule math class (must earn C- or better; two courses required)
CL – Civic Literacy Requirement Course option (one course required)
PR – Course has at least one prerequisite. Prerequisites must be satisfied prior to enrollment. Refer to the UCF Undergraduate Catalog for prerequisite
Freshman Year - Fall (12 Credit Hours)
- Communication Foundation 1: ENC 1101 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3 (GRW)
- Mathematics Foundation 2: MAC 1105C - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (PR) (GRM)
- Humanities Foundation 1: (Choose One) Credit Hour: 3
MUL 2010 - Enjoyment of Music Credit Hours: 3 (GRW) or
THE 2000 - Theatre Survey Credit Hours: 3 (GRW)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- Communications Foundation 2: ENC 1102 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3 (PR) (GRW)
- Social Sciences Foundation 1: PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- Natural Sciences Foundation 1: PSC 1121 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 3 (PR)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Freshman Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- Social Sciences Foundation: POS 2041 - American National Government Credit Hours: 3 (CL)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- Additional General Education Course 1: SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication Credit Hours: 3
- Natural Sciences Foundation 2: BSC 1005 - Biological Principles Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective: Preferred (EEC 2732 Health, Safety and Nutrition for Young Children) Credit Hours: 3
- Humanities Foundation 2: Credit Hours: 3
- EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession Credit Hours: 3
Sophomore Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- Mathematics Foundation 2: STA 2014C - Principles of Statistics Credit Hours: 3 (GRM)
- Additional General Education Course 2: AMH 2010 U.S. History: 1492-1877 Credit Hours: 3 (CL)
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Free Elective Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 4070 - Teaching Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 3214 - Child Development Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4601 - Introduction to Behavior Management Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4250 - Reading Instruction in Exceptional Education Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4751 - Parent Involvement Credit Hours: 3
Junior Year - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3221 - Assessment of Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 4303 - Planning Creative Activities in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
- TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 3243 - Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4763 - Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
Upper-Level Electives (9 total credit hours) will be taken based on student area of professional interest but may include Education or related fields.
Junior Year - Summer (6 Credit Hours)
- EDF 4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4204 - Instructional Strategies for Effective Inclusive Settings Credit Hours: 1-3
Senior Year - Fall (15 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3241 - Methods for Academic Skills for Exceptional Students Credit Hours: 3
- RED 4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 Credit Hours: 3
- EEX 4932 - Registered Behavior Technician Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 4661 - Early Childhood Education Theory and Practice Credit Hours: 3
- ELECTIVE -Credit Hours: 3
Senior Year - Spring (12 Credit Hours)
- EEX 3830 - Practicum in Exceptional Student Education Credit Hours: 3
- EEC 4402 – Cultural and Family Systems Credit Hours: 3
- ELECTIVE - Credit Hours: 3
- ELECTIVE - Credit Hours: 3
