Exceptional Student Education

• Completed admission application packet, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University.
• Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor's degree by a regionally accredited institution (2.5 minimum cumulative grade-point average required).
• Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions.
  

• Program is open to certified/licensed educators or related/direct services professional

Non-certification, Customized Program Option

This program is intended to permit students to concentrate on a disability-specific area of study or to study a combination of courses that best meets individual career objectives and needs.

The customized MS in ESE requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. Courses may be selected from options that carry the prefix of ESE, CBD, or EP (see course listings provided). Students will collaborate with an ESE faculty member and an Academic Advisor to develop the customized program of study. The finalized program represents a contract between FCE and the student; any changes or modifications to the program must be negotiated between the student and the ESE faculty member.

This customized program does not lead to certification; however, the completion of specific courses may meet individual state requirements for “add-on” endorsements and/or certification. Students are to refer to their respective State Departments of Education to determine specific certification/licensure and/or endorsement requirements.

REQUIRED COURSES

Customized (Selected) Courses: The remaining courses (minimum of 27 credits) are to be selected from the following categorical program options:

Note: Students may select from the full menu of courses available, including ESE courses offered as part of the certification programs. For the purposes of planning, disability specific courses are grouped by categorical area; additional ESE courses are listed following the categorical information. ESE courses above 0600 will require waiver of some prerequisites.

AUTISM

DEVELOPMENTAL/INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS

PREKINDERGARTEN DISABILITIES

ADDITIONAL EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION COURSE OPTIONS

Additional Endorsement

Students who seek an additional endorsement (add-on certification) in a content cognate area of study (e.g., TESOL or Reading) should refer to their respective State Department of Education to determine certification requirements. FCE requirements for content areas of specialization are published and can be located in the catalog. For additional information, contact your ESE faculty and/or Academic Advisor.

TOTAL CREDITS: 36

Este programa ha sido diseñado para aquellos profesionales que quieren ser más efectivos en la enseñanza de los estudiantes excepcionales. En la actualidad estos maestros ofrecen la atención que los niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales requieren así como ponen en práctica las políticas de inclusión exigidas. Las clases son impartidas en forma presencial y a través del internet.

Para más información o para comenzar su aplicación, contacte a:

Dra. Beatriz Diaz, Directora de ITEP
Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
Nova Southeastern University's Miami Campus
8501 SW 124th Avenue, Miami, FL 33183
Teléfono: (305) 275-2638
Fax: (954) 262-2535
diazbb@nova.edu

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The applied professional experience is one of many practical applications included in the exceptional student education specialization. It is the final step in the completion of the program. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, candidates will maintain reflective journals and create files of samples of their students’ work and the assessment instruments used to demonstrate achievement of the state professional and content standards. All applied professional experiences are accompanied by portfolios detailing the rationale, process, and evaluation of the project.

Coursework for the master’s in exceptional student education program is available online and at many of the NSU Campuses throughout the state of Florida. The online special education master’s program allows international students and those who don’t live near our South Florida campuses to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. The site-based delivery option allows students to take classes in the evenings or on weekends in locations near their homes. The distance education option allows busy professionals the option to complete their online master’s in special education without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

• Satisfactory completion of all required coursework;
• Successful completion of the Applied Professional Experience, including the portfolio, demonstrating competence with the Educator Accomplished Practices;
• Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher;
• Completed application for degree.

This customized program does not lead to certification; however, the completion of specific courses may meet individual state requirements for “add-on” endorsements and/or certification. Students are to refer to their respective State Departments of Education to determine specific certification/licensure and/or endorsement requirements.