BSc in Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disabilities/ Birth to Age 5 Special Education in Logan United States | Utah State University

The department provides various distinctive learning and professional development options for those pursuing careers with children and youth who have disabilities. This program equips students to support 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 through a conventional teacher training curriculum. It's also accessible online statewide for aspiring educators currently employed as para-professionals or certified teachers in Utah (OPTT - Online Teacher Preparation Program).

On the Logan Main Campus, combining the special education major with Elementary Education is a frequent selection (enabling graduates to qualify for both Elementary/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 pathways toward obtaining a master's degree.