1. FGCU General Education Program (GEP) (36 hrs)
   Refer to the General Education Program for more information.
   
   
   1. Communication (6 hrs)
   2. Mathematics (6 hrs)
   3. Humanities (9 hrs)
   4. Social Sciences (6-9 hrs)
   5. Natural Sciences (6-9 hrs)
      
      Note: At least one Natural Sciences course must include a laboratory or field component. Courses meeting this requirement contain a “C” or “L” in their course numbers.


2. Common Prerequisites (variable)
   
   
   1. EDF 2005* Introduction to Education (3)
   2. EDF 2085* Teaching Diverse Populations (3)
   3. EME 2040* Educational Technology (3)
   4. In addition to EDF 2085, a minimum of 6 hrs with an international or diversity focus is required.
      
      *Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or better.


3. Required Courses in the Major (63 hrs)
   The following course sequence assumes a fall start with full-time attendance.  Students beginning in spring or summer or attending part-time should see a College of Education Advisor.
   
   Block 1
   • EDF 3201 Diversity of Human Experience (6)
   • EDG 3201 Professional Studies (6)
   • IDS 3920 Colloquium (see below)
   
   Block 2
   • EEX 4050 Theories and Practices in Special Education (3)
     [spring only]
   • MAE 4310 Math Content & Processes (3)
   • RED 4310 Early Learning Literacy (3)
   • TSL 4520 Second Language Acquisition, Communication & Culture (3)
   • SCE 4310  Science Methods (3)
   
   Block 3
   • EEX 4474 Teaching Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities (3)
     [summer only]
   • RED 4350 Literacy Content & Processes (3)
   • SSE 4343 Social Studies & Humanities (3)
   
   Block 4
   • EDF 4470 Assessment & Action Research (3)
   • EEX 4254 Teaching Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3)
     [fall only] [formerly EEX 4846]
   • EEX 4942 Integrated Field Experience: Special Ed (3)
   • LAE 4416  Children's Literature (3)
     [or LAE 4464 Adolescent Literature—offered fall only]
   • TSL 4340 Methods, Curriculum & Instructional Effectiveness (3)
   
   Block 5
   • EEX 4936 Senior Seminar: Special Education (3)
   • EEX 4940 Internship: Special Education (9)


4. University Requirements (3 hrs)
   
   
   • IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3)


5. Additional Electives (variable)
   Additional electives may be required to reach a minimum of 126 credit hours for the baccalaureate degree.

Additional Graduation Requirements

• In order to register for courses in Block 2, students must pass all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) General Knowledge Test.
• In order to be placed in the Block 4 Integrated Field Experience, students must pass the FTCE Professional Education Test.
• In order to be placed in a Block 5 Final Internship, students must have taken the FTCE Subject Area Exam.
• Students will not graduate until all required tests of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam are passed.

Transfer Notes and Acceptable Substitutes

The COE limits the transfer of coursework into its upper-division, undergraduate programs.  To be considered, courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of C and no more than five years prior to the date of entry into the College of Education undergraduate program.