Exceptional Student Education Program

The ESE concentration is currently not accepting applications.  Please contact Dr. Freeman-Green with any questions.

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, with the focus on Initial Certification for Exceptional Student Education, is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in obtaining their initial Florida Certification in Special Education. The program consists of 75 semester hours that include prerequisites, core and major requirements. The amount of prerequisite course work will depend on the individual students educational background and ranges from 18 to 32 hours. The program is approved by the Florida Department of Education.

Admissions to the Program

Rolling admissions

Those entering the College of Education and Human Services must meet Graduate School admissions requirements as well as specific COEHS admissions criteria.

1. Official transcripts from all attended institutions
2. Three current professional letters on official letter head (if applicable) with an original signature (electronic signatures are not acceptable). Letters from relatives will not be accepted. The letters should indicate:
   • Applicant's academic background.
   • Applicant's aptitude for graduate work.
   • Applicant's capabilities for future performance an scholarship.
   • At least one letter from a college/university professor is preferred.
3. Written statement of 500-1000 words that includes the following information:
   • Reasons for seeking admission into the M.Ed. in Special Education program
   • Professional goals
   • How the program will help attain goals
4. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admissions must apply under the college's exception policy.