SPED:BS - Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education
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BS in ESE (major: Special Education, Educational Foundations, and Policy)
The Special Education, Educational Foundations, and Policy major focuses on exposing students to individuals with special needs. Students will learn about the specific cognitive, language, and social/emotional developmental needs for individuals with disabilities.
Degree Requirements
--Have 60 credit hours and have completed the University Core/General Education Requirements or have an A.A. degree from a FL public institution;
--Must have a grade of "C" or better in all courses listed in Part I and Part II;
--Meet the general requirements of Florida International University;
--Minimum GPA of 2.0.
This program provides the student with the option to focus on a specific area of interest depending on their career and advanced degree goals. Suggested electives (below) for the program offer a range of content areas for students. Information regarding the Undergraduate Behavior Analysis courses, which also meet elective requirements, can be found below the list of elective courses.
Students should speak with their Advisor in the Student Success and Advising Center for advisement. Advisors can approve other courses to meet the elective requirement.
For Students interested in completing the coursework needed to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst, may visit the following locations:
Department of Psychology Website and Resources:
https://case.fiu.edu/psychology/students/undergraduate/ba-in-psychology/ https://case.fiu.edu/psychology/resources/index.html.
Any courses completed will count toward the BS in ESE: Special Education, Educational Foundations, and Policy elective requirements. Students interested in completing the behavior analysis course sequence should speak with their Advisor in the Student Success and Advising Center for advisement.
Clinical Experiences
Early Clinical Experiences (Field Hours)
Many courses offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning require completion of a specified number of early clinical experiences (field hours) in approved K–12 school settings. Course descriptions identify those courses that include in-school classroom experiences. These experiences offer guided observation and participation under the supervision of a classroom teacher and a faculty member from the School of Education and Human Development.
Fingerprinting Requirements
In accordance with the Jessica Lunsford Act, all students completing field and clinical experiences in Florida must undergo fingerprinting and a background check at their own expense. Placement requests in approved schools require the district’s clearance verification. Students will not be allowed to enter a school campus without the necessary clearance.
School Placements
All early clinical experiences (field hours) must be completed at schools with which Florida International University has established affiliation agreements, including but not limited to Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools. All placements are coordinated through the FIU Office of Clinical Experiences. Students may not arrange placements independently.
Additional information about clinical experiences (field hours) is available on the FIU Office of Clinical Experiences website.
For questions, contact the FIU Office of Clinical Experiences at 305-348-2082, email ClinicalExperiences@fiu.edu, or visit the Ziff Education Building (ZEB), Room 130.
Admissions Requirements for the BS in ESE (major: Special Education, Educational Foundations, and Policy)
See general university admissions requirements at admissions.fiu.edu.
Academic Progression Requirements
Students admitted to the university are admitted directly to their chosen major. Students are expected to make satisfactory progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making satisfactory progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met.
There are no tracks, specializations, concentrations, areas of emphasis, or other curricular offerings associated with this program.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
*course requires clinical experience of 15 hours outside of class time.