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

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-06 00:00:00
- 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
Starting 2026-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

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

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

145 _(verbal)

145 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

IELTS

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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Scholarships Information

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