Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

Department Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling

Aggies Elevated at Utah State University is a two- to three-year certificate program designed to empower college-age students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) to become resilient problem-solvers and self-determined citizens of inclusive communities. With the assistance of staff and invited stakeholders, Aggies Elevated students create a person-centered plan to identify challenges, build on individual strengths, seek out and utilize supports, and encourage personal responsibility in five domains (Lifelong Learning, Independent Living, Community Involvement, Self-Advocacy, and Career Development). The program’s goal for graduates is competitive integrated employment, full community inclusion, and independent living to their highest ability. The program is housed within the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services.

Aggies Elevated has specific eligibility criteria and requires a separate application for admission. For more information, visit our website here. 

The program’s EDUC-designated courses were developed for college students with intellectual and developmental disabilities including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, brain injury, and other cognitive impairments. These courses are open to all USU students, but access is typically restricted to referrals from the Disability Resource Center, Student Support Services, and other campus offices who work with underserved populations. If you believe you could benefit from one of these courses, please reach out to: aggieselevated@usu.edu.