Overview

The Special Education program of the Utah State University is designed to develop and improve teaching skills in the classroom as well as to develop the skills of those who work with individuals with disabilities in community-based settings. Participants include school personnel and others involved in education-related activities across a variety of community, work, and clinical settings.

With the MEd, students can also receive an Administrative/Supervisory Concentration, and with the MS, students can opt to complete coursework that leads to national certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

MEd with Administrative/Supervisory Concentration: This is designed for individuals pursuing administrative or supervisory positions in the public school system. The program combines the special education focuses on refining school practices in instruction and management, legal requirements, and cultural and linguistic diversity with the knowledge and competencies of the Administrative/Supervisory Concentration program.
MS with National Board Certified Behavior Analysis: This is a three-year MS sequence that prepares individuals as behavior specialists. Participants complete the coursework necessary to sit for the National Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) exam (individuals already possessing a master's degree can apply to take only BCBA-preparation courses). Students gain valuable clinical and research experience that strengthens their professional skills and prepares them for further graduate study.

The EdS is designed for advanced graduate students seeking instruction beyond a master’s degree. Programs are individually planned to address specific student needs.

Career Options

In the special education programs, teachers are trained to teach special education or general education students. They can choose to become:

Classroom teachers

Supervisors

Mentors

Students in the MS program are also given the groundwork to pursue a doctoral degree, which gives them the opportunity to become professors or administrators in either higher education or at a state level.

With the Administrative/Supervisory License, students can serve in educational administrative positions as principals or superintendents.

With the National Board Certified Behavior Analysis qualification, students can become a certified behavior analyst and work in schools, clinics, or private practices.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Behavioral Analysis 1: Principles, Assessment, and Analysis

Foundations in Special Education: Instructional Strategies, Behavior Management, and IEPs

Basic Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies

Advanced Behavior Management and Instructional Strategies

Technology and Collaboration for Teaching Exceptional Learners

Applied Behavioral Analysis 2: Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Logan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who apply to this program must have a bachelor's degree in special education

Complete the online application

Pay the $55 application fee

Score at or above the 40th percentile on in the GRE

Provide official transcripts of all college/university credits

Provide three contacts for letters of recommendation

GPA of 3.0 or higher during most recent 60 semester hours

Teaching experience is strongly encouraged

Provide letter of intent

In addition to the above requirements, the following is required for the MEd with Administrative/Supervisory Licensure program:

Level two license in Utah required

Two years of certified experience required

A separate application submitted directly to the Teacher Education and Leadership department.

Tuition Fees

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32570 USD / year

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32570 USD / year

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10148 USD / year

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