About the course

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 major is a popular choice for a composite major with Elementary Education (meaning students who graduate can apply for both an Elementary Education License and a Special Education License).Students receive a BS by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages.This emphasis prepares graduates to work with students who have low-incidence disabilities, such as intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic and acquired brain injury, and multiple disabilities. Graduates typically teach academic and life skills in a K-12 classroom or in a post-secondary setting (students age 18-21). 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

　　

Application deadline:

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