About the course

Utah State's Department of Special Education and Counseling is consistently ranked among the top 20 education programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

　　Students graduating from USU with a degree in special education are highly sought after by school districts across Utah and the United States. Utah State has a 100% job placement rate for special education graduates, with many students getting hired before they even graduate.

　　The department offers a number of unique educational and training opportunities for those interested in working with children and youth with disabilities. The program prepares students to work with individuals who have mild, moderate, and severe disabilities, as well as young children with disabilities. Students are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with local school districts or on-campus programs.

　　The special education degree is offered on the Logan Main Campus as a traditional teacher preparation program. It is also offered online across the state for teacher candidates who are working as a para-professional or teacher of record in Utah (OPTT - Online Teacher Preparation Program).

　　The special education major on the Logan Main Campus is a popular choice for a composite major with Elementary Education (meaning students who graduate can apply for both an Elementary Education or Early Childhood License and a Special Education License).

　　Students receive a first or 2nd BS by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages. OPTT (Online Practical Teacher Training) can also be taken towards a master's degree. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$98,575

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Logan
Fall (August), 2024	Logan
Spring (January), 2025	Logan
Summer (May), 2025	Logan
Fall (August), 2025	Logan
Spring (January), 2026	Logan

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Utah State University

Official high school/secondary school transcripts with grades from the last three years with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or 656 total on the General Education Development (GED) exam (550 Battery Average prior to 2014). Some majors may have a higher GPA requirement. Internet-based (iBT) exam score of 71 or paper-based exam score of 525. IELTS score of 6.0 overall band score with a minimum of 5.0 on each subscale.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 71.0

　　

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