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    "description": "<p>The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) B.S. is an accelerated degree program. The ESE Program offers a comprehensive, streamlined curriculum designed for motivated students to complete their bachelor’s degree in three years and their master’s degree in year four. This innovative 3+1 pathway blends rigorous coursework, field experiences, and graduate-level preparation, allowing students to enter the workforce earlier with advanced credentials and specialized expertise in serving students with exceptionalities. </p><p>Students in the accelerated ESE program may take 9 hours of graduate courses as <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/catalog/graduate/#/policy/S1smmcttu?bc=true&amp;bcCurrent=Senior%20Scholars&amp;bcGroup=5.%20Master%E2%80%99s%20Program%20Policies&amp;bcItemType=policies\">senior scholars</a> during their B.S. that may be applied towards total credit hours in the M.Ed. Exceptional Student Education program. The program Plan of Study provides a regimented course sequence with lighter summers. </p><p>The Exceptional Student Education program also provides students with a community-embedded teacher preparation program that culminates in certification in Exceptional Education K-12 with Reading and ESOL endorsements. The ESE program is appropriate for students interested in employment in K-12 settings working with students with disabilities. Exceptional Education is a critical shortage area, and students may be eligible for funding under the TEACH grant. Information can be found at <em><a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/types/grants/teach/\">https://www.ucf.edu/financial-aid/types/grants/teach/</a> </em></p><p>This program prepares students for state-regulated professional licensure or certification. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the <a href=\"https://apq.ucf.edu/document/exceptionalstudentedbs-disclosure/\"><em>licensure disclosure for the Exceptional Student Education BS</em></a> program.</p>",
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