Overview

Our faculty members at Florida International University are leaders in special education, with years of classroom experience teaching children with emotional and behavioral disorders and learning disabilities.

There are two tracks available in this Exceptional Student Education program:

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement and Reading Endorsement: this track 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.
Special Education, Educational Foundations and Policy: this track 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 track that will provide strategic planning for advanced degrees in areas that serve individuals with special education. This track does not result in a teacher certification.

Careers

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Psychology

Educational Needs of Students with Exceptionalities

Instructional Practices in Exceptional Student Education

Assessment of Students with Exceptionalities

Instructional and Assistive Technology in Special Education

Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings

Behavioral Approaches to Learning and Classroom Management

Teaching Elementary Math

Teaching Beginning Literacy

Acquisition of Speech and Language Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-05 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Education Special Education Educational Psychology View 106 other Bachelors in Educational Psychology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Take the SAT or ACT

$30 application fee

Apply for Financial Aid

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Official high school transcripts (with translation if required)

Submit Exam Scores

Submit Residency Documentation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19806 USD / year

≈ 19806 USD / year
Out-of-State

19806 USD / year

≈ 19806 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6168 USD / year

≈ 6168 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Miami

Funding

Scholarships Information

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