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Overview

Reasons to Choose Montana State University Billings for this Special Education Advanced Studies (ABA Emphasis) Degree

Offered fully online to provide flexibility at a distance.
Our ABA program has an ABAI Verified Course Sequence, our Practicum is approved by the BACB, and the College of Education is CAEP accredited.
Affordable tuition from a state university and the WICHE program offers discounted tuition to students from Western Member States and Territories.
Our students have a high rate of employment or job promotions after graduation.
Coursework and Internships prepare you to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Exam.

Careers

According to career outcomes surveys for MSU Billings Special Education Advanced master’s graduates, 96% are employed in their field within 9 months of graduation, and recent graduates report an average salary of $68,000.

Accreditation

The MSU Billings MSSED Advanced Studies ABA Emphasis Degree program is Accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research in Special Programs
Learning and the Experimental Analysis of Behavior
Ethics in Education and Human Services
Applied Behavior Analysis
Assessment & Program Planning for Special Populations
Data-Based Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2023-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: MSU Billings has rolling admission, this means prospective students may apply at any time.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Psychology Special Education Counselling View 205 other Masters in Special Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

145 _(verbal)

145 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Bring your tomorrow closer

TOEFL^® IBT

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

12010 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12010 USD per year during 24 months.
National

12010 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12010 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

6530 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6530 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Special Education Advanced Studies (ABA Emphasis)

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