Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOnline
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee22,482USD
- Start dateJan, May, Sep
- QS Ranking731-740
Program overview
What the University of Central Florida says about their program:
The Exceptional Student Education program at the University of Central Florida is an accelerated degree designed for motivated students. This program allows students to complete their bachelor's degree in three years and a master's degree in the fourth year, blending rigorous coursework with practical field experiences.
The curriculum focuses on preparing students to work with individuals with exceptionalities, emphasizing child development, behavior, and effective teaching strategies. Students engage in a community-embedded teacher preparation program that culminates in certification for Exceptional Education K-12, along with Reading and ESOL endorsements.
This program is ideal for those seeking careers in K-12 settings, particularly in roles supporting students with disabilities. Graduates may find opportunities as behavior technicians, educators in non-traditional settings, or in various non-profit organizations dedicated to serving individuals with exceptional needs.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
- English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
- proving they are from a country where English is the only official language;
- establishing that a prior bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree was earned from a United States institution of higher education accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
- establishing that a prior bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree was earned from a country where English is the only official language, or a university at which English is the only official language of instruction;
- establishing that four years of English were or will be completed by the time of enrollment at a high school in the United States or U.S. territory or at a high school accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
- a minimum qualifying score of 520 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section -or- 480 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT;
- a minimum qualifying score of 20 on the English section of the ACT;
- completion of ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 (or equivalent English composition and rhetoric coursework) with a grade of “B” or better at a college or university accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education;
- completion of UCF Global’s English Programs (IEP & OEP) level 8 or higher with a grade of a “B” or better;
- completion of GAA 10210 (EAS 2) with a grade of “C” or better, completion of EAP 2851 with a grade of “C” or better or placement into ENC 1101;
- an on-site assessment by UCF Global’s faculty qualified to administer English proficiency assessment and determine that the student is English proficient at the university level. For more information, please email [email protected].
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Required grades
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Additional requirements
Documents
- Official transcripts, graduation certificates and/or leaving examination results for all international and U.S. secondary schools attended. Country-specific credentials should follow UCF's Country Reference Guide.
- Certified literal translations are required for documentation submitted in a language other than English, if applicable.
- International applicants must also submit the required immigration-related documentation to UCF Global.
Tests and examinations
- Submit official AICE, AP, Cambridge AS/A Level, CLEP and IB score reports, if applicable, and official standardized test scores from the SAT, ACT or CLT.
- English proficiency is required where applicable. UCF accepts the listed country, prior-study, SAT, ACT, CLT, IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, college coursework, UCF English-program and onsite-assessment pathways described on the international admissions page.
How to apply
2 routes available:
Fees
University of Central Florida provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. University of Central Florida encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
US$22,467 per year
What is the cost of living near University of Central Florida?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,614 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,252 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $135 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $64 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $49 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $237 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | $100 |
| Coffee shop drink | $6 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $14 |
| Gym membership | $43 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and ucf.edu (University published).
Visa requirements for the University of Central Florida
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