Complex Support Needs
Undergrad - Logan Campus
About the Complex Support Needs Emphasis
The complex support needs degree prepares teachers to work with students (kindergarten through 12) with low incidence intellectual and physical disabilities such as severe intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic and acquired brain injury, and multiple disabilities. Complex Support Needs teachers typically teach academic, functional and life skills.
Courses address characteristics of disabilities, life skills, inclusion of students in general education, behavioral interventions, assessment, effective instruction, consulting with parents and teachers, assistive technology, curriculum content, and policies and procedures.
Degree Maps
Special Education Major: Complex Support Needs
Special Education: Complex Support Needs Emphasis - BA, BS
Special Education: Mild/Moderate & Complex Support Needs Dual Emphasis - BA, BS
Special Education: Complex Support Needs & Birth to 5 Dual Emphasis - BA, BS
Special Education: Complex Support Needs Emphasis/Elementary Education Composite - BA, BS
Students are admitted to Utah State University as a pre-special education major and must meet certain course and test requirements to be admitted to the special education major. Applications to the major are due each spring by February 1st.
Contact Information
Advises Student Last Names (A-J):
Wade Hirschi
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling
Advises Student Last Names (K-Z):
Laura Parrish
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling