Students enrolled in the Inclusive Education Services program complete 42 units during their two years of study. Students also complete a capstone internship as part of their final semester. Internship experience coordinators work with each student to secure an on-campus work experience and connect with an off-campus internship partner. Upon completion of the program, students receive a professional services credential.

To request the IES Handbook, please email [TBD].

Concentrations

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Education
Students completing their concentration in education develop skills to work with children with or without disabilities in a variety of educational settings as teaching assistants, transition mentors and specialized instruction assistants (music, dance, sports, art).

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Hospitality
From working at theme parks to helping in resort operations and food services, students who choose the hospitality concentration have found careers working as property/rental management associates, customer service agents, tour guides and other guest-service positions.

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Social Services
Students in the social services concentration often find jobs as office assistants, clerks and support staff in nursing homes, community centers, police departments, emergency units and nonprofit agencies.

FAQs

To review all eligibility requirements, visit the admissions page.
Academic modifications are determined on a case-by-case basis and completed by program staff or the professor. Modifications change the output of the coursework to allow the student to perform to the best of their abilities. An accommodation is permitted for any UCF student with a documented disability who is registered with Student Accessibility Services. An accommodation allows for technology and resources to assist the student in the classroom.
IES staff members are located on campus during business hours. Additionally, residential mentors are available to provide residential support and assistance for newly admitted students, but please note that residential mentors are not a 24-hour support. Students are encouraged to contact campus resources (residential advisors, UCF Police Department, Knight Ride, etc.) for assistance when needed. Resource facilitators and IES staff are also available in emergency situations.
A resource facilitator is a peer mentor who facilitates student academic success and campus involvement by providing students with resources offered at UCF. In addition, resource facilitators provide the students with social, career and personal coaching while challenging them to reach their fullest potential as UCF Knights.
Students involved in the IES program pay the same tuition as every other UCF student.
The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities offers scholarships for students with intellectual disabilities. Funding can help cover the cost of classes, on-campus housing and meal plans. Additionally, IES is a certified Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP). Students may receive funding through the federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and federal work-student program. To apply for funding, visit the Federal Student Aid website.