Champaign,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Learning and Behavior Specialist II in Multiple Disabilities in Urbana United States | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
|
Urbana United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,760
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
30 months
The Learning & Behavior Specialist II (LBSII) program trains advanced Multiple Disabilities Specialists, equipping them with specialized skills to work with students who have significant and complex disabilities (including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, traumatic brain injuries, serious medical conditions, and physical impairments). This 30-month graduate program is tailored for current educators working with students who have severe and multiple disabilities.
Our program actively responds to evolving challenges in both special and general education. Envision engaging in cutting-edge research and transformative teacher preparation initiatives. The Department of Special Education at Illinois offers these distinctive opportunities to create meaningful societal change.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Academic Statement of Purpose- Please use the Academic Statement of Purpose to describe (within 750 words): (1) the substantive scholarly questions you are interested in exploring in graduate study, (2) your academic background, intellectual interests, and any training, research, or other experiences that have prepared you for graduate study, (3) how our program would help you achieve your intellectual goals, (4) any specific faculty members, if applicable, whose research interests align with your own interests, and (5) your professional goals.
Personal Statement- The Personal Statement is required for applicants to the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership programs.
In this statement, within 250 words, you will provide evidence of how your professional experiences and prior academic work have focused your thinking toward the planned program of study.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae- This is required of all applicants. For students applying to the Special Education doctoral program, a minimum of two years paid full-time professional experience related to special education or the field of disability is preferred for consideration for the program.
Letters of Reference- Every applicant is required to submit 3 letters of reference from persons who have direct knowledge of their academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate study.
Transcripts- At the time of application you are only required to upload unofficial copies of your transcripts into the application. The unofficial copy can be a screenshot or scanned copy but should not be a photo of the transcript. Applicants must have earned at least a degree from an accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate College.
3.0 Minimum GPA- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
GRE- The GRE is not required to apply.
IELTS- 7.5
TOEFL IBT- 103
Personal Statement- The Personal Statement is required for applicants to the Education Policy, Organization and Leadership programs.
In this statement, within 250 words, you will provide evidence of how your professional experiences and prior academic work have focused your thinking toward the planned program of study.
Resume/Curriculum Vitae- This is required of all applicants. For students applying to the Special Education doctoral program, a minimum of two years paid full-time professional experience related to special education or the field of disability is preferred for consideration for the program.
Letters of Reference- Every applicant is required to submit 3 letters of reference from persons who have direct knowledge of their academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate study.
Transcripts- At the time of application you are only required to upload unofficial copies of your transcripts into the application. The unofficial copy can be a screenshot or scanned copy but should not be a photo of the transcript. Applicants must have earned at least a degree from an accredited college in the United States or a comparable degree from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad. If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts to the Graduate College.
3.0 Minimum GPA- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (A=4.0), or comparable GPA for an international applicant, for last two years of undergraduate study is a minimum requirement for admission.
GRE- The GRE is not required to apply.
IELTS- 7.5
TOEFL IBT- 103
Tuition
USD
29,760