Program Purpose:
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exceptional Education is a limited-access program open to students who have completed their Associate of Arts degree. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exceptional Education prepares students for certification in Exceptional Education. Students will also complete coursework within the degree leading to endorsements in Reading (K-12) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL, K-12).
In addition to offering this as a Bachelor of Science degree in Exceptional Education, our program is certified by the Florida Department of Education’s Initial Teacher Preparation Program (ITP) per Florida Statutes and standards as specified in Rule 6A-5.066. Our curriculum offers coursework and field experience aligned with Standard 2: Quality of Content Knowledge and Teaching Methods, and Standard 3: Quality of Clinical Placement, Feedback, and Candidate Performance which ensures that students’ mastery of the Uniform Core Curricula (UCC) effectively prepares them for all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE).
Additionally, our program is designed as a holistic approach to teacher education by integrating the professional soft skills in combination with the content knowledge and field experience to effectively position graduates to be competitive in the job market.
Tallahassee Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Program Length:
60 credit hours (A.A. degree) + 60 credit hours (B.S. degree) =120 total credit hours
Admission Requirements:
- Conferred Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 2.5 overall grade point average on a 4.0 scale
- Grade of “C” or higher in EDF 1005 (Introduction to the Teaching Profession)
- Submit a TCC application by the published deadline
Academic Division:
Academic Affairs
Contact:
(850)201-8680 or bachelors@tcc.fl.edu
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