Application Information/Requirements
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Admission Criteria
- 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
(Fingerprinting Requirements)
Program Structure
The program structure listed below is an example of the courses you would likely take
in this program.
| Courses |
Credits |
| Professional Core |
6 |
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation
OR SPED 502 Research in Special Programs |
3 |
| EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning |
3 |
| |
| Professional Specialization |
12 |
| SPED 550 Tchng Stdnts w Emtnl/Bhvrl Dis |
3 |
| SPED 560 EBP:Stdnts with Learning Disab |
3 |
| SPED 570 EBP: Intell & Dev Disabilities |
3 |
| SPED 600 Facilitating Positive Behaviors in the Classroom Environment |
3 |
| |
|
| Electives |
9 |
| Select 9 credits from SPED, RD, or EDCI courses. |
|
| |
|
| Professional Practice |
6 |
| Select one of the following options: |
|
| SPED 590 Internship |
3 |
| and one elective course |
|
| OR |
| SPED 599 Thesis |
3 |
| |
| Total minimum credits |
33 |
MSU Billings Catalog - Advanced Studies Option Special Education Emphasis Master of
Science in Special Education
Master of Science Special Education Advanced Studies Plan of Study
