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While the M.Ed. program may be taken as a stand alone graduate program, the program is also sequenced so students can complete the undergraduate Exceptional Student Education B.S. degree with some graduate coursework in 3 years and the M.Ed. in 1-year. The nine (9) credit hours of graduate work completed in the undergraduate B.S. program as a Senior Scholar may be applied towards total credit hours in the M.Ed. program.</p><p><strong>Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree</strong></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/exceptional-student-education-m-ed/\" target=\"_blank\">Exceptional Student Education (MEd) may be completed fully online</a>, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.</p><p>International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">UCF Global</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. 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The program is designed for teachers already certified in exceptional student education or an area in general education.</p><p>The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Education requires 30 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree including a 3-credit-hour action research course, 24 credit hours of specialization courses and 3 credit hours of electives approved by an adviser.</p><p>The MEd in Exceptional Student Education program is part of the 3+1 plans. While the M.Ed. program may be taken as a stand alone graduate program, the program is also sequenced so students can complete the undergraduate Exceptional Student Education B.S. degree with some graduate coursework in 3 years and the M.Ed. in 1-year. 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For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit <a href=\"http://global.ucf.edu/\">UCF Global</a>. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at 407-823-2337.</p><p>UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. 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