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Master of Science in Special Education Advanced Studies

 

Application Information/Requirements

 

  • Admission Criteria

    • Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
      • Applicants with a lower GPA may be provisionally admitted but are required to take the GRE within the first semester. Scores of 145 verbal, 145 quantitative, and 3.5 writing are expected. Applicants that already have a Master's degree from an accredited institution are not required to meet the GRE requirement
    • Graduate GPA (if applicable) of at least 3.0
    • Current resume or CV
    • Statement of purpose describing the applicant's professional goals and the purpose of pursuing the degree program. One page maximum in a narrative format, not bulleted.
    • Two academic or professional letters of recommendation. Recommendations from those who have a personal relationship with the applicant (such as family members, friends, doctors, or clergy) are not accepted
    • Criminal background report submitted to the College of Education Licensure Officer (Fingerprinting Requirements)

 

Application for Graduate Studies

 

 

MSU Billings Catalog: M.S. in Special Education -Advanced Studies

Program Structure 

 

Online?

Yes

Evening Classes?

No

Program Length

2-3 years

 

The program structure listed below is an example of the courses you would likely take in this program. 

Courses Credits
Professional Core 6
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation
OR SPED 502 Research in Special Programs
3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning 3
 
Professional Specialization 12
SPED 550 Tchng Stdnts w Emtnl/Bhvrl Dis 3
SPED 560 EBP:Stdnts with Learning Disab 3
SPED 570 EBP: Intell & Dev Disabilities 3
SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behaviors in the Classroom Environment 3
   
Electives 9
Select 9 credits from SPED, RD, or EDCI courses.  
   
Professional Practice 6
Select one of the following options:  
SPED 590 Internship 3
and one elective course  
OR
SPED 599 Thesis 3
 
Total minimum credits 33

Master of Science Special Education Advanced Studies Plan of Study

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