Mary Anne Prater, Chair
340 MCKB, (801) 422-3857
David O. McKay School of Education Advisement and Certification Office
120 MCKB, (801) 422-3426
Admission to Degree Program
Students must apply to the Counseling Psychology and Special
Education Department for admission to the special education
undergraduate degree and post-baccalaureate licensing programs.
Applications may be obtained from the department office in 340
MCKB or on the department Web site at
www.education.byu.edu/cpse. See
additional information below.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in
addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following
university requirements:
- The university core, consisting of requirements in general and
religious education (See the University Core section of this
catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet
university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees
BS Special Education
Emphases
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Severe Disabilities
Students should see their college advisement center for help or
information concerning the undergraduate programs.
Graduate Programs and Degrees
MS Special Education
EdS School Psychology
PhD Counseling Psychology
For more information see the BYU
2006–2007 Graduate Catalog.
General Information
Post-Baccalaureate Special Education Licensing
Individuals who have already completed a bachelor's degree who
apply and are admitted to the special education licensing program
may be licensed in special education upon completion of the
required licensing course work. No degree designation is given
for this option.
Admission to BS Programs
Among other factors, the application review process involves
consideration of the following:
- Significant experience working with individuals who have
disabilities (see Special Education Exploratory Experience Log
and Summary Report in application packet on Web site).
- A university cumulative GPA of 2.85 or higher.
- A fingerprinting and FBI background check. See Education
Advisement and Certification Office (120 MCKB) for
instructions.
- Successful completion of technology skills assessment.
Additional Licensing Requirements
It is the student's responsibility to be sure that the Praxis test has
been taken and that BYU has received the test scores, that the
student's fingerprint background clearance is current, and that
state licensing fees have been paid prior to graduation. Students
will also be responsible for any additional requirements imposed
by the state prior to their graduation. To confirm the status of
these requirements contact the Education Advisement and
Certification Center, 120 MCKB, (801) 422-3426. Graduation and
Utah licensure cannot be processed until these requirements have
been completed.
