Special Education - AS
About This Degree
The Special Education Associate degree provides educators, teacher’s aides and any other school personnel with skills to meet the needs of all students in today’s schools.
In addition, this degree provides a foundation for elementary, secondary, and special education teachers for continued study in their major and for meeting the needs of students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
What You Will Learn
Courses will focus on accommodations, behavior management and a variety of supports for all students. Paraprofessionals completing this degree will achieve highly qualified status.
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At a Glance
College: Emma Eccles Jones College of Education & Human Services
Department: Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling Department
USU Locations:
- Logan campus
- Statewide campuses
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Career And Outcomes
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LOGAN CAMPUS
*This degree is available at various USU locations.
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