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Master of Science in Special Education Generalist Option

 

This program is designed for individuals with teaching degrees who have had no undergraduate training in special education and who wish to pursue an endorsement in special education while also earning a master’s degree. The degree may be added as an endorsement to a teaching license in either elementary or secondary education. To achieve an endorsement in special education for licensure purposes; candidates must take 6 credits of SPED 584 Student Teaching. Candidates pursuing this degree must have taken SPED 540 within six years of beginning the master’s program.

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5 Reasons to Choose MSUB for this Degree

  1. Graduates are in demand

  2. Opportunity to earn an endorsement in special education as well as a master’s degree in education

  3. Affordable tuition

  4. Flexible course delivery methods including online and evening classes

  5. 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.

 

Program Structure

 

Online Classes?

Yes 

Evening Classes?

No

Program Length

2-3 Years

Application Requirements: Masters of Science in Special Education -Generalist Option

                             Transcripts (all graduate and undergraduate) Yes  
     Standardized Exam (e.g. GRE) Waived if GPA 3.0+                                                                  
  Admission Essay/Letter of Interest Yes  
  Resume/Vita Yes  
  Letters of Reference Yes, 2  
  Background Check Yes  

 

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Student Spotlight

 

 

Meet the MS Special Education Faculty

 

Dr. Brian Ernest

Assistant Professor

Dr. Susan Gregory

Professor

Dr. Melissa Sullivan-Walker

Assistant Professor

Dr. Anna Young

Assistant Professor

Dr. Cheryl Young-Pelton

Professor

 

See also: Graduate Faculty

 

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