Special Education: Mild/Moderate Emphasis - BA, BS

The program prepares students to work with individuals who have mild or moderate disabilities. Students are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with local school districts or on-campus programs.

Mild/Moderate Disabilities Emphasis: This emphasis prepares graduates to work with students who have high-incidence disabilities, such as learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, behavior and emotional disorders, or communication disorders. Educators work with children in grades K-12 in a resource-room setting or inclusive setting teaching academic skills. To receive a Bachelor's of Arts (BA) degree, please see Undergraduate Academic Credential Requirements for required language courses.

• For more information about Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, see the website.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor.

• Log on to Degree Worksto check student-specific program progress.

• Students following the recommended schedule should be able to complete degree requirements in four years (eight semesters).

• The highest math requirement for this degree is course.

**Dual licensure programs are available on the Logan Main Campus for Special Education Mild/Moderate majors within special education with severe and birth to five emphases or with elementary education or secondary content majors in the School of TEAL. See website for more information.

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.0 GPA.