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The department provides various distinctive learning and professional development options for individuals pursuing careers with children and youth who have disabilities. This curriculum equips students to assist individuals with mild, moderate, and significant disabilities, including young children with special needs. Participants can acquire practical experience through collaborations with nearby school districts or campus-based initiatives.
The special education degree is available on the Logan Main Campus as a conventional teacher certification program. It's also accessible online statewide through the OPTT (Online Teacher Preparation Program) for aspiring educators currently employed as para-professionals or certified teachers in Utah.
At the Logan Main Campus, combining the special education major with Elementary Education is a frequent selection (enabling graduates to qualify for both Elementary Education/Early Childhood and Special Education certifications).
Students earn a first or second bachelor's degree by fulfilling all major requirements. For a BA degree, additional foreign language proficiency is necessary. The OPTT (Online Practical Teacher Training) program also offers coursework applicable toward a graduate degree.