Mar 15, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Special Education Minor (Non-Licensure)


Department of Special Education, Early Childhood and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education  
School of Education  

About the Program


The minor in Special Education is designed to prepare teachers, physical educators, counselors, and professionals to work with individuals with exceptional needs in educational, therapeutic, and recreational settings. Candidates should understand that this 18 hour course of study fulfills MSU Denver’s requirements for a minor, but it does not lead to licensure.

Program Requirements


  • This minor is a total of 18 credits.
  • A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor.
  • Admission to the School of Education will be required to complete this minor. Visit the School of Education website for more information.

Required Courses: 3 credits


Summary of Requirements


Required Courses 3 credits
Elective Courses 15 credits
Total for the Special Education Minor (Non-Licensure) 18 credits