Exceptional Student Education Major

Program Description

This course of study results in eligibility to receive dual certification in the areas of elementary education (K-6) for non-disabled children and exceptional student education for children in levels K-12. In addition to these dual certifications, students also receive endorsements in ESOL & Reading. The course of study in this department requires study in professional education courses, elementary content and methodology courses, and exceptional student education courses. All students participate in practicum courses with elementary schools in the public school system of St. Johns County. ESE is not offered as a "stand-alone" curriculum. Students must pursue studies in the area in combination with elementary education.

Major Requirements

The general education courses that an Elementary Education / Exceptional Education with endorsements in ESOL and Reading major must take are ENG 101, ENG 102, HIS 205 or HIS 206, PSY 101, a Social Science elective, COM 101, choose one (ART 218, ART 251, ART 252, MUS 101, THA 201), one Humanities elective, MAT 136, two courses from – MAT 135, MAT 137, MAT 171, MAT 223 –, NAS 104, NAS 105, and NAS 106.

The Education Department Courses that an Elementary Education / Exceptional Education with endorsements in ESOL and Reading major must take are EDU 202, EDU 241, EDU 321, EDU 354, EDU 355, EDU 357, EDU 461, EDU 471, EDU 481, EEL 301, EEL 302, EEL 362, EEL 364, EEL 365, EEL 431, EEL 455, ESE 309, ESE 330, ESE 365, ESE 420, ESE 425, ESE 450, ESL 315, ESL 325, and ESL 415.