Special Education Degree

The special education program at University of Utah prepares students for careers in public schools, private schools, correctional facilities, private learning centers, and mental health facilities. The program focuses on teaching and other educational services to children with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Program courses include: diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Get more details below including other Utah colleges that offer special education degrees.

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University of Utah

4600 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT

University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City is ranked as one of the top public research universities in the United States, and is Utah's oldest and largest institution of higher learning. It has world-class facilities, including its University Hospital. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 90 graduate-level degrees. Commonly known as the "U of U" or "the U," its excellent programs and faculty attract a diverse, and international, student body.

The U of U is a leading institution in technology commercialization and, along with MIT; it ranks at the top of the list for creating new start-up companies based on its research and/or inventions. More than 90 companies have been founded with U of U technology in the past four years.

The U of U's School of Medicine and its Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Health are very highly regarded research and teaching institutions.  Its Ballet and Creative Dance programs are also notable.

History

The University of Utah was founded in 1850 as the University of Deseret.

Academics

The University of Utah academic calendar follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Architecture and Planning
• David Eccles School of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Fine Arts
• Graduate School
• College of Health
• Honors College
• College of Humanities
• College of Law
• School of Medicine
• College of Mines & Earth Sciences
• College of Nursing
• College of Pharmacy
• College of Science
• College of Social & Behavioral Science
• College of Social Work

University of Utah offers a variety of academic degrees in many disciplines, to include:

• Bachelor of University Studies
• Bachelor & Master of Arts
• Bachelor & Master of Fine Arts
• Bachelor & Master of Science
• Bachelor & Master of Social Work
• Bachelor & Master of Music
• Honors Bachelor degrees
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Engineering
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Physical Therapy
• Master of Public Health
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Statistics
• Master of Professional Accountancy
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• Master of Law
• Master & Doctor of Education
• Master of Electrical Engineering
• Juris Doctor
• Master of Science & Technology
• Doctor of Pharmacy
• Master & Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Medicine

Student Life

There are many resources and opportunities for involvement offered to students at the University of Utah.  Career services and on-campus employment or internships are available.  There is a counseling center and student health center, as well as the University Union.  More than 200 student clubs, groups, organizations and activities are available for those students who wish to connect with others, including fraternities and sororities, skiing excursions and other outdoor adventure trips, community service programs, arts, culture, and more.

Student housing is offered on or off campus, and the campus also offers a variety of dining services.  There are many recreation and sports facilities on campus available to students.

Athletics

The Utah "Utes" athletic teams compete in 17 intercollegiate sports. The Utes have won championships in several areas, with the women's gymnastics team being particularly notable. The gymnastics team has won 10 national championships, 24 individual event championships, and 312 All-American awards.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Golf
• Skiing
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Gymnastics
• Skiing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Community Life

There are many things to do and see in Salt Lake City, and the University of Utah partners with some of the best offerings in the community.  The U of U campus is home of the Museum of Fine Arts.  It partners with the Museum of Natural History, and the Red Butte Garden and Arboretum. The university also has several performance venues on and around campus.  The university runs many youth programs that are available to children in the community.

The Bennion Center at the U of U has the goal of fostering service and civic participation by engaging the university in community efforts. U of U students, faculty and staff provide nearly 175,000 hours of volunteer community service each year through non-profit organizations.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Utah has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Description

Teach preschool school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Description

Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Description

Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Description

Teach secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).