该部门为有兴趣与残疾儿童和青年一起工作的人们提供了许多独特的教育和培训机会。该计划使学生准备与轻度，中度和重度残疾人以及残疾儿童一起工作。学生有机会获得在当地学区或校内课程上的实践经验。特殊教育专业是基础教育复合专业的热门选择（这意味着毕业的学生可以同时申请基础教育许可证和特殊教育许可证）。学生通过完成该专业的所有必修课程即可获得学士学位。要获得学士学位，学生还必须精通一种或多种外语。
Utah State's Department of Special Education and Counseling is consistently ranked among the top 20 education programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report.Students graduating from USU with a degree in special education are highly sought after by school districts across Utah and the United States. Utah State has a 100% job placement rate for special education graduates, with many students getting hired before they even graduate.The department offers a number of unique educational and training opportunities for those interested in working with children and youth with disabilities. The program prepares students to work with individuals who have mild, moderate, and severe disabilities, as well as young children with disabilities. Students are given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with local school districts or on-campus programs.The special education degree is offered on the Logan Main Campus as a traditional teacher preparation program. It is also offered online across the state for teacher candidates who are working as a para-professional or teacher of record in Utah (OPTT - Online Teacher Preparation Program).<br>The special education major on the Logan Main Campus is a popular choice for a composite major with Elementary Education (meaning students who graduate can apply for both an Elementary Education or Early Childhood License and a Special Education License).Students receive a first or 2nd BS by completing all required courses in the major. To receive a BA, students must also gain proficiency in one or more foreign languages. OPTT (Online Practical Teacher Training) can also be taken towards a master's degree.