Program Overview
The Special Education Advanced Studies (ABA Emphasis) at Montana State University - Billings is a MSc programme in Education, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Special Education Advanced Studies (ABA Emphasis) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 1,005 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Special Education Advanced Studies (ABA Emphasis) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research in Special Programs
- Advanced Human Development & Learning
- Ethics in Education and Human Services
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Curricular Adaptations for Special Populations
- Assessment and Program Planning
- Data-based Instruction
- Autism: Characteristics and Interventions
- Internship in ABA
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Completed graduate student application form
- Standardized graduate admission test scores (GRE)
- Complete, official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Payment of non-refundable application fee of $40.00
- Minimum undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) GPA of 3.0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,005 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,005 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Montana State University - Billings directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Montana State University - Billings
Montana State University - Billings
Billings, United States
Montana State University - Billings is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
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