Overview

The MEd in Exceptional Student Education program prepares exceptional education teachers to enhance their knowledge in programs serving Pre-K-12 students with disabilities.

Outcomes

The program at the University of Central Florida is designed for teachers already certified in exceptional student education (or other certification in special education) to augment their knowledge, skills, and dispositions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Instructional Strategies Pre-K-6
Programming for Students with Disabilities at the Secondary Level
Teaching Spoken and Written Language
Assessment and Curriculum Prescriptions for the Exceptional Population
Seminar-Critical Issues in Special Education
Organization and Collaboration in Special Education
Methods of Behavioral Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

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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

Current Florida Professional Teaching Certificate in Exceptional Student Education or have completed all the requirements for that Professional Teaching Certificate.
Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the M.Ed. program with approvals from appropriate College and Department committees and advisors.
Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6664 USD / year

≈ 6664 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 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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Overview

Outcomes

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

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Orlando

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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