BSc in Exceptional Student Education with English Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement and Reading Endorsement in Orlando United States | Florida International University

Our Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education prepares teachers of students with disabilities.This major features a field-centered preparation model leading to approval for State of Florida Certification in Exceptional Student Education with ESOL Endorsement and Reading Endorsement. Students are prepared to teach learners with high-incidence disabilities from ages 5-22 and who represent multicultural, multilingual backgrounds.This major focuses on exposing students to individuals with special needs. Students will learn about the specific cognitive, language, and social/emotional developmental needs of individuals with disabilities. Students will also learn about general and early education practices and curricula. Students will select cognates within the major that will provide strategic planning for advanced degrees in areas that serve individuals with special education. This major does not result in a teacher certification.
College to Career
ESOL Endorsement and Reading Endorsement: Behavioral specialist, special education administrator, speech and audio therapist, exceptional student education teacher, vocational training paraprofessional counselor
Special Education, Educational Foundations, and Policy: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), advocate for individuals with disabilities, disability lawyer, speech/language pathologist, therapist, nonprofit worker, exceptional student education teacher