The Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the 成人大片 offers a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Student Education designed to prepare highly skilled professionals to support students with all learning needs. This program equips graduates for careers as Florida State Certified Special Education Teachers, as well as roles such as consulting teachers, behavior analysts, and parent-infant specialists.
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Prepare to make a lasting impact on the lives of students with disabilities. Help them overcome challenges and reach new heights in school and beyond.
Program Overview
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Student Education at the Silver School of Education and Human Services is designed to prepare clinical practitioners who work with exceptional learners across the lifespan. Graduates of this 30-credit-hour program pursue rewarding careers as special education teachers, consulting teachers, behavior analysts, and parent-infant specialists, providing vital support to individuals with special needs from preschool through adulthood, while collaborating closely with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Grounded in evidence-based practices, inclusion, and equity, the program provides comprehensive training in areas such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, behavioral intervention strategies, assessment techniques, and collaborative teaching methods. This rigorous curriculum ensures that students are prepared to effectively address the diverse needs of learners within K–12 settings and related educational environments.
Admission to the program requires successful completion of prerequisite coursework and qualification through standardized exams such as the General Knowledge (GK), CLAST, NTE, or GRE. Whether candidates are seeking initial certification or wish to deepen their expertise, the M.Ed. in Exceptional Student Education equips educators with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience necessary to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the field of special education.
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Application Deadlines
Deadlines may vary for specific programs and are subject to change.
International Applicant Deadlines
International Applicant Deadlines
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 1
These deadlines are for international students who are required to submit documents for immigration processing. While not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to submit all documents for immigration by these dates to ensure timely visa processing.
- Fall: August 1
- Spring: December 1
- Summer: April 15
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Admissions Requirements
The below Program Requirements, University Requirements, and International Applicant Requirements*, if applicable, must be submitted no later than the deadline posted above. Incomplete applications or those with required materials post-marked after the deadline are subject to cancellation. Once an application has been canceled, the decision cannot be reversed.
*International students must be fully admitted to a full-time, on-campus, in-person, degree-seeking program at the 成人大片. Please contact the International Center for more information.
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University Requirements
University Requirements
Application and Fee
Prospective students are required to use our online system to create an account and submit an application. The application opens approximately one year in advance and is only good for the term and program in which it is submitted. Applicants who have submitted their application and wish to change their admission term or major/concentration may submit a new application and associated application fee. If you would like to cancel an open application, please contact us.
A $30 (USD) application fee is required regardless of previous enrollment. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be waived. Undergraduate application fees cannot be used for a graduate application, and vise versa. The application fee must be submitted prior to the review of an application.
Current students who would like to add or change a major, concentration or certificate should submit the Change of Concentration or Major form.
College Transcripts
All applicants must provide transcripts from a U.S. institution accredited by an accepted institutional accreditor or its equivalent from a non-US institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree and master’s degree, if applicable, and transcripts from institutions where any post-baccalaureate and/or graduate credits were earned.
All admits must provide official transcripts.
All international transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency unless a graduate program has established an alternative credential evaluation procedure that is approved by the graduate school. To be accepted, the evaluation must be:
- Translated to English and be the U.S. equivalent
- Evaluated course-by-course
- Include the overall academic GPA
- Be from an . Recommended evaluation agencies:
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Important Notes
- The 成人大片Graduate School cannot request transcripts on an applicants behalf.
- Unofficial transcript copies are accepted for admissions but must clearly state the institution name, student name, course information, terms, grades, and credits. Degree audits are not accepted. Admitted students will be prompted to provide official transcripts.
- If currently enrolled in courses, an incomplete transcript must be submitted before the posted deadline.
- Applicants who also have to apply through systems such as ATCAS or PTCAS, must submit separate transcripts to UNF.
- Official transcripts must:
- Must be less than one year old from the date of printing
- Must be submitted in a sealed envelope from your institution, or emailed through official electronic means.
- When requesting college transcripts, please verify with your institution(s) whether or not they are able to submit electronic transcripts in the proper EDI format. Institutions can submit transcripts via e-mail to graduateschool@unf.edu from an approved vendor such as ScriptSafe, Credentials, or Parchment.
- Former or current 成人大片students should not request 成人大片transcripts. After application submission, the 成人大片requirement will be updated to a "waived" status.
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Test Score Institutional Codes
GRE: institutional code 5490
GMAT: institutional code CF3QB51 -
Program Specific Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
- Resume
- Letter of intent
- 500-1000 words
- Describe your academic journey and reasons for seeking admission into the Special Education program;
- Professional and research goals;
- How the program will help attain goals
- Three letters of recommendation
- Must be on official letter head (if applicable) and have an original signature (electronic signatures are not acceptable)
- Preferred that at least one come from a college/university professor
- Address applicants academic background;
- Aptitude for graduate work;
- Capabilities for future performance and scholarship
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International Applicant Requirements