The undergraduate programs in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling offer educational and training opportunities for teachers and support personnel working with exceptional children and adults with disabilities. The programs prepare individuals to work with individuals with mild/moderate and severe disabilities, visual impairments, and with early childhood (birth to age 5) special education. Students who are majoring in other teaching fields (i.e., elementary education, secondary education) are encouraged to pursue a second certification by taking those courses which lead to a special education license. Teacher education programs in the department are accredited by the State of Utah. These programs are also fully accredited through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).