Special Education Leadership: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Master of Arts
Online
Course Delivery
30
Total Credits
$893
Credit Hour
2 Years
Minimum Duration
Program Overview
Graduates from the Special Education Leadership: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) program will fill an integral and increasingly needed role within schools to meet the needs of all learners. With knowledge and skills built from the fully online Master of Arts program, aspiring leaders can establish school-based systems for students with special academic or behavioral needs. The program prepares individuals to work with students one-on-one, in groups or in larger school communities to make a prompt and long-lasting impact.Program Highlights
#7 in Special Education in U.S. News Ranking for 2024
Program Outcomes
Students can take lessons they learn in their Special Education Leadership: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) coursework and apply it to their careers immediately. Working with renowned faculty members, students will be skilled in making informed decisions, utilizing practices rooted in data and creating assessments that work for all students.
Career Outlook
With a Master of Arts degree in Special Education Leadership: MTSS, Spartans will become expert champions in providing environments and systems where students find support across academic, behavioral and emotional needs. In schools with already established MTSS practices, graduates will have an extra foundation of knowledge built from research and practice. In some cases, graduates may find they could fill a growing need in a school that does not have an MTSS advocate.
A Top-Ranked Education
- #1 in Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #2 in Online Master's in Education Administration — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #6 in Online Master's in Education/Instructional Media — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #7 in Online Master's in Special Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Emily Bouck
Professor and Director of the Special Education Program
As Professor and Director of the Special Education Program at MSU, Dr. Bouck represents one of the faculty whose own work and expertise are directly related to MTSS. Dr. Bouck’s conducts research on mathematical interventions and response to intervention for mathematics at the secondary level for students with disabilities or those at risk. She teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels related to MTSS.
Course Information
Core
CEP 801A - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education (3 Credits)CEP 802A - Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Special Education I: Mild Impairment (3 Credits)
CEP 803A- Assessment of Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credits)
CEP 804B - Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation for Students with Literacy Disabilities (3 Credits)
CEP 809 - Data-Driven Instruction within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (3 Credits)
CEP 840 - Policies, Practices, and Perspectives in Special Education (3 Credits)
CEP 841 - Classroom and Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom (3 Credits)
CEP 842 - Content-Area Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credits)
CEP 844 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (3 Credits)
CEP 850 - Technology and Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- A written personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- CV/Résumé
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- Send all transcripts to Michigan State University.
Key Dates
Summer
Application Deadline
February 1st
Fall
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring
Application Deadline
October 1st
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$893
$1137
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
Program Overview
Graduates from the Special Education Leadership: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) program will fill an integral and increasingly needed role within schools to meet the needs of all learners. With knowledge and skills built from the fully online Master of Arts program, aspiring leaders can establish school-based systems for students with special academic or behavioral needs. The program prepares individuals to work with students one-on-one, in groups or in larger school communities to make a prompt and long-lasting impact.Program Highlights
#7 in Special Education in U.S. News Ranking for 2024
Program Outcomes
Students can take lessons they learn in their Special Education Leadership: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) coursework and apply it to their careers immediately. Working with renowned faculty members, students will be skilled in making informed decisions, utilizing practices rooted in data and creating assessments that work for all students.
Career Outlook
With a Master of Arts degree in Special Education Leadership: MTSS, Spartans will become expert champions in providing environments and systems where students find support across academic, behavioral and emotional needs. In schools with already established MTSS practices, graduates will have an extra foundation of knowledge built from research and practice. In some cases, graduates may find they could fill a growing need in a school that does not have an MTSS advocate.
A Top-Ranked Education
- #1 in Online Master's in Curriculum and Instruction — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #2 in Online Master's in Education Administration — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #6 in Online Master's in Education/Instructional Media — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
- #7 in Online Master's in Special Education Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2024
Dr. Emily Bouck
Professor and Director of the Special Education Program
As Professor and Director of the Special Education Program at MSU, Dr. Bouck represents one of the faculty whose own work and expertise are directly related to MTSS. Dr. Bouck’s conducts research on mathematical interventions and response to intervention for mathematics at the secondary level for students with disabilities or those at risk. She teaches courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels related to MTSS.
Course Information
Core
CEP 801A - Collaboration and Consultation in Special Education (3 Credits)CEP 802A - Reflection and Inquiry in Teaching Special Education I: Mild Impairment (3 Credits)
CEP 803A- Assessment of Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credits)
CEP 804B - Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation for Students with Literacy Disabilities (3 Credits)
CEP 809 - Data-Driven Instruction within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (3 Credits)
CEP 840 - Policies, Practices, and Perspectives in Special Education (3 Credits)
CEP 841 - Classroom and Behavior Management in the Inclusive Classroom (3 Credits)
CEP 842 - Content-Area Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credits)
CEP 844 - Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers (3 Credits)
CEP 850 - Technology and Literacy for Students with Mild Disabilities (3 Credits)
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- A written personal statement
- 3 letters of recommendation. Provide contact information for your recommenders and the MSU application system will provide instructions to them.
- CV/Résumé
- Official transcripts from all previous schools
To apply to this program:
- Complete a university graduate application and pay the application fee.
- Submit all required materials to the application portal.
- Send all transcripts to Michigan State University.
Key Dates
Summer
Application Deadline
February 1st
Fall
Application Deadline
June 1st
Spring
Application Deadline
October 1st
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
$893
$1137
Cost of Attendance
The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found here.
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