As special educators, we strive to emulate the work of the Master Teacher, Jesus Christ, who performed miracles for the blind, the deaf, and the poor in spirit. We combine the best of science and faith to help all students learn critical social, emotional, and academic skills.

Special Education

Freshman

Fall (15 credits)

University Core

Winter (15 credits)

Sophomore

Fall (15 credits)

Winter (15 credits)

Junior

Fall (16 credits)

Winter (15 credits)

Sp/Su (12 credits)

Senior

Fall/Winter (13 credits)

*course numbers for students in the severe emphasis

Freshman:

Fall (15 credits)

University Core

Winter (15 credits)

University Core
Intro. to Special Education (203)

Sophomore:

Fall (15 credits)

University Core
Basic Concepts in Math (MTHED 305)

Winter (15 credits)

University Core
Foundations in Language Arts (425)

Junior:

Fall (15 credits)

Applied Behavior Analysis (410)
Assessment and Evaluation (420)
Effective Teaching Strategies (452/453^*)
Multicultural Issues (480)
Education Technology (IP&T 371)

Winter (15 credits)

Teaching Math (462/463^*)
Practicum in Secondary (466R/467R^*)
Teaching Online (IP&T 373)
Summer Practicum (466R/467R^*)
Legal Issues (470)

Spring/Summer (15 credits)

Secondary Instruction (440)
Behavioral Strategies (442/443^*)
Practicum in Secondary (446/447^*)
Collaboration (460)
Integrating Technology (IP&T 372)

Senior:

Fall/Winter (13 credits)

Capstone Seminar (490)
Student Teaching (486R/486R^*)

Internship (496R)

* course numbers for the severe emphasis

Prerequisites

Declare a Special Education Pre-Major

Meet with an advisor in the Education Advisement Center (350 MCKB) to declare pre-major
Complete a fingerprint background clearance

Complete These Courses:

CPSE 203: Intro. to Special Education
CPSE 425: Foundations in Language Arts
MthEd 305: Basic Concepts in Math

Volunteer 12 Hours

This will be completed during the CPSE 203 course.

Choose an Emphasis:

Students applying to the Special Education program must choose one of the following
emphases:

Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Severe Disabilities

Serve students with learning disabilities, communication disorders, high functioning autism, and ADHD.
Teach remedial academic skills, targeted social behavior interventions, and self-advocacy.
Work in general education classrooms or resource rooms.
63 credit hours required for graduation

Serve students with intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional/behavioral disorders, multiple disabilities, and other severe impairments.
Teach academics, functional life skills, social behavior, and occupational skills.
Work in separate classrooms with a team of school specialists with occasional opportunities to collaborate with general educators.
63 credit hours required for graduation

How To Apply

Ensure all Program Prerequisites are Complete

Submit Program Application

Register for an account on our Educator application system
Start a Special Education application
Complete the 15-step admissions checklist in the application
Submit the application before the deadline

Graduation Requirements

63-66 major credits
Fall & Winter Practicum
12- week student teaching OR full year internship
Praxis exam (5543 for mild/moderate, 5545 for severe)
Application for Licensure with the Utah State Board of Education

After all requirements for the Special Education degree have been completed and diplomas are posted (about 3-4 weeks after graduation), students are recommended for licensure in the state of Utah. The Education Advisement Center will then email students instructions to complete the licensure process with the Utah State Board of Education.