Overview

Students who complete the Early Childhood Education and Special Education (Composite) program of the Utah State University are eligible for two licenses, one for special education and one for early childhood education, teaching grades K-3. While there is no licensure requirement to teach preschool, students with this degree are better prepared to teach in those settings. Students gain content knowledge through the early childhood education program and learn strategies for teaching diverse learners through the special education program.

This degree expands students' career options by allowing them to work with children with special needs (from birth through 5 years) and students in kindergarten through third grade. Most public schools teachers will also have special needs students in their classrooms, and this degree makes them more qualified to meet the unique educational needs of these students. Some states even require special education teachers to have an early childhood, elementary, or secondary education background. Additionally, USU’s special education program boasts 100% job placement for its students upon graduation.

USU's Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is ranked 10th in the nation among colleges of education in external research dollars.

Career Options

With a degree in early childhood education and special education composite, students may pursue careers in the following areas:

Public schools

Day care

Head Start

Home Start

Hospitals

Adoption agencies

Church services

Foster care

Parent education programs

Host of related state, local, and federal agencies serving families and their children

Public or private school educator

Adult service provider

Recreation specialist

Behavior specialist

Developmental specialist

Early intervention provider

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis
Foundations of Effective Assessment and Instructional Practices
Policies and Procedures in Special Education
Intervention Strategies for Young Children with Disabilities
Preschool Practicum with Young Children with Disabilities in Community Environments
Technology for Teaching Exceptional Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Early Childhood Education View 570 other Bachelors in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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General requirements

Complete Application

Pay $50 nonrefundable application fee

Official Transcripts showing class grades in all years of high school and university must be mailed to the address on the right. Do not open the envelope with the official transcript.

Certified English translations must be provided for transcripts in other languages.

English Proficiency

Proof of Financial Support

Affidavit of Financial Support

Bank Statement Copy

Passport Copy

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25658 USD / year

≈ 25658 USD / year
Out-of-State

25658 USD / year

≈ 25658 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8780 USD / year

≈ 8780 USD / year

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Scholarships Information

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