Overview

Students studying for this Special Education Advanced Studies degree from Montana State University Billings must have taken the following prerequisite courses within six years of beginning the master’s program: EDSP 204 or SPED 540, EDSP 301, EDSP 302, EDSP 303, EDSP 461, EDSP 405, and RD 417 or equivalents.

Careers

This degree prepares students to teach in a categorical or cross-categorical area of special education, advance toward administrative positions, pursue positions in related fields, do research in special education, or pursue a doctoral degree.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Research Design and Interpretation
Research in Special Programs
Advanced Human Development and Learning
Professional and Legal Issues in Special Education
Curricular Adaptations for Special Programs
Assessment and Program Planning for Special Populations

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-06 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

Generally, we use a rolling admission system, meaning that we accept new students until the program reaches capacity or a month before the semester starts.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

Special Education School Counselling Teaching View 667 other Masters in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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145 _(verbal)

145 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Tuition Fee

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International

12860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12860 USD per year during 24 months.
National

12860 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12860 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

6930 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6930 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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