About the course

The undergraduate Special Education teacher education program provides professional training for those who wish to be educators for young children and students with disabilities.. Through a combination of academic coursework and hands-on experience, you will graduate with the critical thinking skills, pedagogical knowledge, and human understanding you need to be an effective educator to those with unique education needs. The program curriculum consists of a Teacher Education Core, with classes in the following topics: early childhood education, secondary classroom education, assessment and instruction principles, language development, legal and policy foundations, reading methods, writing instruction, math instruction, and classroom technology integration. Students then complete courses and practicums relevant to their emphasis area, with the academic experience culminating in a period of student teaching. Students who successfully complete the program are recommended for licensure to the Utah State Office of Education, once licensure is granted, students may become teachers in the state of Utah.

　　Career Opportunities

　　Graduates of the program who have received their licensure to teach may become special education teachers at the preschool, elementary, middle school, or high school level. Remain in Utah and work in a school system here, or move to another state to practice your special education skills in a new environment and community. For students who complete graduate programs, careers as administrators, principals, professors, counselors, or advisors are also possible. 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$138,184

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Salt Lake City
Summer (May), 2024	Salt Lake City
Fall (August), 2024	Salt Lake City
Spring (January), 2025	Salt Lake City
Summer (May), 2025	Salt Lake City
Fall (August), 2025	Salt Lake City
Spring (January), 2026	Salt Lake City
Summer (May), 2026	Salt Lake City

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Utah - Shorelight

Transcripts (mark sheets, school records, grades) for secondary school (9-12). Official English translations must be provided if the transcripts are only in the native language. Proof Of English Proficiency, letters of recommendation - Letters of recommendation are not required for an application for admission to the University of Utah. To keep the admission evaluation process consistent across all applicants, the Office of Admissions does not review any letters of recommendation submitted with an application for admission.

　　TOEFL: 80 or higher

　　IELTS: 6.5 or higher

　　ACT English score of 18 or higher

　　SAT Reading score of 27 or higher

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Utah - Shorelight. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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