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Special Education Minor
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The Minor in Special Education at Florida Southern College equips future educators with the essential skills and knowledge to support students with exceptionalities across various educational environments. The program emphasizes practical strategies, inclusive practices, and hands-on experience to foster effective teaching and learning for all students.
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Comprehensive Skill Development

Gain expertise in child and adolescent development, equitable assessment, and multisensory instructional strategies, preparing you to meet diverse student needs effectively.

Hands-On Experience

Engage in both theoretical and clinical practices that are directly transferable to real-world teaching scenarios, ensuring you are well-prepared to create inclusive learning environments.

Expert Faculty

Learn from experienced instructors who are experts in the field of special education, providing guidance and mentorship to support your academic and professional growth.

Career Preparation

Prepare for a range of career opportunities in special education and related fields, with resources and support for career development, including internships and networking opportunities.

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Admission Requirements

First-Years

All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:

Transfers

Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.

If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:

  • Official high school transcript
  • SAT and/or ACT scores

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Minor Requirements

To complete the Special Education Minor, students must fulfill 18 credit hours with grades of C or higher in the following courses that address the six competencies found on the Florida Department of Education Subject Area Exam in Exceptional Student Education K-12:

  • EDU 2210: Foundations of Special Education
  • EDU 2230: Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDU 3230: Assessment and Evaluation of Exceptional Learners
  • EDU 3235: Positive Behavior Approaches for Exceptional Students
  • EDU 4230: Instructional Strategies for Exceptional Learners