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College:	Education and Human Services
Degree:	Bachelor of Arts in Education
Major:	Special Education
Concentration:	Exceptional Student Education
Effective Term:	Fall 2016

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses in the right-hand column are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The undergraduate program in Exceptional Student Education prepares teachers with competencies necessary to produce achievement gains and desirable behavior changes in students with disabilities. These competencies should enable the educators to assist learners to realize their full potential in ways which are meaningful and satisfying to the learners and which lead them to effective participation as members of society. Click on the Students tab of the Career Services webpage for major exploration and employment information. Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information. Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years. Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, the student’s major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Special Education majors are encouraged to take MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Visit the Exceptional Student Education (K-12) webpage for major information and for a complete list of Special Education prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession. Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.5 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test prior to Term 5. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty member. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not degree progress into Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the College of Education and Human Services Advising Office webpage. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work. When selecting Free Electives, students should consider courses in the Liberal-Arts. Courses in American History and American Federal Government are recommended. Students should consult an advisor for additional course recommendations. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program. A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools. All course work including successful completion of Field Labs I and II are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements must be completed during fall and spring terms. Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation. A minimum of 120 semester hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

The undergraduate program in Exceptional Student Education prepares teachers with competencies necessary to produce achievement gains and desirable behavior changes in students with disabilities. These competencies should enable the educators to assist learners to realize their full potential in ways which are meaningful and satisfying to the learners and which lead them to effective participation as members of society. Click on the Students tab of the Career Services webpage for major exploration and employment information.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection for First Time in College (FTIC) students is contingent upon Math Placement exam results, the student’s major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Special Education majors are encouraged to take MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Visit the Exceptional Student Education (K-12) webpage for major information and for a complete list of Special Education prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.5 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test prior to Term 5. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty member. Students are not guaranteed admission into this program, and can not degree progress into Term 5 (61-75 hours) until admitted into this program. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the College of Education and Human Services Advising Office webpage.
A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work.
When selecting Free Electives, students should consider courses in the Liberal-Arts. Courses in American History and American Federal Government are recommended. Students should consult an advisor for additional course recommendations.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.5 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools.
All course work including successful completion of Field Labs I and II are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements must be completed during fall and spring terms.
Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation.
A minimum of 120 semester hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

Total Hours:	15

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative	3

EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite)	3

Select a Math Course (Recommend Math for	3
Teachers I or Elementary Statistics)

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours)	3


Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative	3
(Select the English course not taken in Term 1)

EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators (Program Prerequisite)	3

Select a Math Course (Recommend Math for	3
Teachers I or Elementary Statistics)

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours)	3

Total Hours:	15

Summer 1
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score
results to COEHS Advising Office.


Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Select a third Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See	3	EDF1005 Intro to the Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C
Degree Evaluation)		EDF2085 Intro to Diversity for Educators Minimum Grade C
		FTCE General Knowledge Exam
EME2040 Intro to Tech for Educators (Program Prerequisite)	3

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours)	3

Total Hours:	15

Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3	EME2040 Intro to Technology for Educators Minimum Grade C
		General Education Requirements
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)	3

Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours)	3

Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours)	3

Total Hours:	15

Summer 2
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EDF3151 Educational Psychology	3	EEX3202 Psych/Soc Learners Exceptional Minimum Grade C
		EEX4221 Ed Assessment/Learners Except Minimum Grade C
EEX3202 Psych/Soc Learners Exceptional	3

EEX4101 Language Development/Disorders	2

EEX4221 Ed Assessment/Learners Except	3

EDF3945 Field Laboratory I	2

Total Hours:	13

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EEX4604 Behavior Mang and Rsrch	3	EEX4604 Behavior Mang and Rsrch Minimum Grade C
		EEX3252 Lang Arts Learners Exceptional Minimum Grade C
EEX4484 Math Sci Except Lrnrs	3	EEX4255 Curric/Ind Plan Learners Excep Minimum Grade C
		EDF3945 Field Laboratory I Minimum Grade C
EEX3252 Lang Arts Learners Exceptional	3	EDF3151 Educational Psychology Minimum Grade C

EDF3946 Field Laboratory II	2

EEX4255 Curric/Ind Plan Learners Excep	3

Total Hours:	14

Summer 3
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EEX4281 Car Dev/Trans Learners Excep	3	EEX4616 Clsrm Mgmt Exceptional Learner Minimum Grade C
		TSL3080 Principles and Issues in TESOL Minimum Grade C
EEX4616 Clsrm Mgmt Exceptional Learner	3

TSL3080 Principles and Issues in TESOL	3

Total Hours:	9

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EEX3250 Read Mthds:Learners Exception	3	EDF3946 Field Laboratory II Minimum Grade C
		2.5 GPA required prior to Student Internship (EEX 4861)
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum	3	Professional Education Certification Exam
		Exceptional Student SAE Certification Exam
EEX4474 Teach Mod/Sev	3

EEX4753 Cooperative Consultation	3

Total Hours:	12

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
Schedule	Credit Hours	Mile Markers
EEX4861 Internship	12

Total Hours:	12
Total Program Hours:	120

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.

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