College of Education

EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION: Minor

Department of Child, Family, and Community Sciences
ED 209
http://www.education.ucf.edu
Program Coordinator: Dr. María Blanes, ED 315-N, 407-823-5445,
E-mail: mblanes@mail.ucf.edu

The Exceptional Education minor is intended to provide a limited, but substantive experience in the fields of education and exceptional children. The minor is not intended for students enrolled in the College of Education and does not lead to teacher certification nor admission to the College of Education. The minor is appropriate for students who are seeking an enhanced understanding of education or are considering a career in the fields of education or exceptional education. This minor will strengthen the marketability of the student’s major program. This minor is available for students in the 2001 catalog year and beyond.

21 hrs
Credit Hour Requirements
(18 hrs)
Required Courses
RED 3012Basic Foundations of Reading 3 hrs
EEX 4003Teaching Exceptional Students 3 hrs
EEX 4601Introduction to Behavior Management 3 hrs
EEX 4XXXTech for Classroom Teachers of Students with Spec Needs 3 hrs
EDF 4603Analysis of Critical Issues in Education 3 hrs
EEX 3243Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents/Adults or 3 hrs
EEX 3241Methods for Academic Skills for Except Students 3 hrs
(3 hrs)
Restricted Electives (select one)
EEX 4066Curriculum, Theory & Instruct Strategies for Students with Special Needs or3 hrs
EDF 4467Learning Theory & Assessment3 hrs

Other Requirements

  • Completion of all parts of the CLAST with appropriate passing scores (no alternatives or waivers), or completion of an AA degree from a Florida public post secondary institution, including completion of CLAST with appropriate scores or alternatives.
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 of all Gordon Rule classes including ENC 1101, 1102, and two college level math courses, MAC 1105 or higher, is required.
  • No credit by exam (CLEP, Military credit) may be used. Transfer credits from other universities will be considered.

Note: Completion of the minor does not complete the requirements for certificationin Exceptional Education nor does it constitute admission in the College of Education.