Overview

Reasons to Choose Montana State University Billings for this Special Education Generalist Degree

Graduates are in demand
Opportunity to earn an endorsement in special education as well as a master’s degree in education
Affordable tuition
Flexible course delivery methods including online and evening classes
College of Education is CAEP accredited

Careers: What can you do with a degree in Special Education—Generalist Option?

Individuals receiving this degree are prepared to teach special education, advance toward administrative positions, do research in the field, or prepare for a doctoral degree.According to career outcomes surveys for MSU Billings Special Education Generalist master’s graduates, 93% are employed in their field within 9 months of graduation, and recent graduates report an average salary of $46,000.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Design and Interpretation
Research in Special Programs
Advanced Human Development and Learning
Aspects of Reading Difficulties
Assessment of Students with Disabilities
Multi-tiered Systems of Support

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Billings, United States

Disciplines

Education Special Education Teaching View 683 other Masters in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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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

The annual Graduate Studies Endowment Scholarships in honor of Drs. C. Robert Waterman, Helen Wilson and Robert McRae will be awarded in the spring. Outstanding graduate students will receive $1,000 each for the academic year as Waterman, Wilson and McRae Scholars. Need or current financial aid will not be considered in making these awards.

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