Resources and Opportunities

Personal Preparation

The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation offers a broad array of undergraduate and masters level professional preparation programs. These programs offer opportunities for doctoral students to observe and engage in college teaching, supervision, and program design. The programs cover a range of specializations within special education and rehabilitation. They utilize numerous delivery modes including traditional on-campus (face-to-face) instruction and supervision, two-way audio-video communication at a distance, web-based instruction, and hybrid combinations of delivery modes.

• Special Education Teacher Preparation On-Campus Program
• Special Education Teacher Preparation Off-Campus (Distance Education) Program
• Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Preparation Off-Campus (Distance Education) Program
• Alternative Special Education Teacher Preparation Program for teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities
• Alternative Special Education Teacher Preparation Program for teaching students with severe disabilities
• Special Education Masters Program
• Rehabilitation Counseling Masters

Projects and Grants

The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation includes numerous projects that provide excellent opportunities for doctoral students to gain hands-on experience with research, product development, professional training, consulting, and direct services.

Affiliated Programs

Utah State University includes several important organizations that provide opportunities for doctoral students to engage with research, product development, and professional development, and service delivery projects.

Center for Persons with Disabilities

This National Center for Excellence sponsors approximately $16 million of grants and contracts on issues related to disabilities.

Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center

The regional resource center provides technical assistance to eight states and Native American tribes.