Counseling Psychology and Special Education

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 Web site at http://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 University Core for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
• At least 30 credit hours must be earned in residence on the BYU campus in Provo as an admitted day student
• A minimum of 120 credit hours
• A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
• Be in good standing with the Honor Code Office

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

Majors
BS in 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 in Special Education
EdS in School Psychology
PhD in Counseling Psychology

For more information see the BYU 2010–2011 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:

1. Significant experience working with individuals who have disabilities (see Special Education Exploratory Experience Log and Summary Report in application packet on Web site).
2. A fingerprinting and FBI background check. See Education Advisement and Certification Office (120 MCKB) for instructions.
3. 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 prior to graduation, and that state licensing fees have been paid. 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 Education Student Services, 120 MCKB, (801) 422-3426. Graduation and Utah licensure cannot be processed until these requirements have been completed.