Daytona State College
Exceptional Education, B.S.

Daytona Beach, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Exceptional Education, B.S. program focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge to support individuals with diverse learning needs. It covers various teaching strategies, learning theories, and the legal aspects of special education. This comprehensive program emphasizes practical experience through field placements, preparing graduates to work effectively in inclusive educational settings.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers such as special education teacher, inclusion specialist, or educational consultant. The program opens doors to roles in public and private educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups, providing vital support to exceptional learners.

Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education will provide ESOL and infused instructional programs that will produce highly qualified, state-certified teachers ready for entry in a K K 12 environment. The fundamentals of the program embrace diversity, promote ethics in education, focus on student excellence, and enhance teaching and learning through innovative instructional practices.

Description

This State of Florida-approved program fulfills the education courses, professional education competencies, and practical experience required to obtain a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate in Exceptional Student Education. The program includes endorsements for Reading and ESOL.

Program Specific Courses

SLS3355L Orientation to Education Programs Lab
TSL3080 ESOL Issues and Strategies I
EDG4323 Professional Teaching Practices
EDF4430 Classroom Assessment
EEX4265 Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Disabilities 6-12
RED3012 Principles of Reading, Grades 6-12

RED3309 Early and Emergent Reading, Grades K-5
SCE3310 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
RED4519 Diagnosis, Intervention in Reading
EEX4601 Behavior Management
EEX4221 Assessment of Exceptional Education Students
SSE3312 Teaching Social Studies
EDF4603 Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety
LAE4314 Teaching Language Arts
TSL4081 ESOL Issues and Strategies II
RED4511 Intermediate Literacy, Reading, and Thinking
MAE4326 How Children Learn Mathematics
RED4844 Reading Practicum
EDF4943 Student Internship
ESE4945 Internship Seminar

Sample Program of Study

The courses listed in the first two years of the Sample Program of Study are recommendations. The Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education is a 2+2 program and full admittance into the program will be granted upon completion of all prerequisite courses and additional admission requirements.

Year 1

1st Semester

SLS1122 Managing Your Success
ENC1101 Introduction to Composition
PSC1121 Physical Science
EDF1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
MGF2130 Mathematical Thinking

2nd Semester

ENC1102 Writing with Research
LIT2110 Masterpieces of World Literature I
MGF2130 Mathematical Thinking

MGF2107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
EEX2010 Introduction to Special Education

Choose One of the Following:

ECO2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO2023 Principles of Microeconomics

Year 2

1st Semester

SPC2608 Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills
BSC1010C General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab
PET2084 Personal Health and Wellness
EDP2002 Educational Psychology

Choose One of the Following:

REL2300 World Religion
WOH2012 World History Before 1500
WOH2022 World History After 1500

2nd Semester

POS2041 American Federal Government
MAE2801 Elementary School Mathematics
Elective (2 credits)

Choose One of the Following:

ARH1000 Art Appreciation
MUL1010 Music Appreciation

Year 3

All EEX classes may not be offered in every semester. It is strongly recommended that the students work with an advisor within the School of Education to ensure appropriate scheduling of classes to stay on track toward graduation.

1st Semester