Associates Degree | SPERC

An Associate of Science degree in Special Education allows you to pursue entry-level positions in a wide range of education and childcare settings, including being a preschool teacher, teacher’s aide, paraeducator, substitute teacher, or working in a day care. This degree will prepare individuals to support educators in delivering specialized curriculum, behavior interventions, and a wide variety of other support activities that help students with disabilities succeed in life and school. These positions could be your final step, or a first step to gain experience in the education field while working on a bachelor’s degree in special education, elementary education, or secondary education.

Requirements

Requires minimum 2.0 GPA
Completion of General Education coursework and some elective coursework
Minimum of 60 credits
Offered both at the Logan main campus and statewide campuses

Career Opportunities/ Employment Settings

An associate degree in education would allow graduates to pursue entry-level positions in the fields of education and childcare, e.g., preschool teachers, teacher’s aides, paraeducators, or substitute teachers. Additionally, they may find employment opportunities in diverse childcare settings, which will provide experience to support further degree’s in education

The Associate's degree in Special Education also meet requirements for a Bachelor's degree. For more information on how you can continue after an Associate's degree, contact the advisors.