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The master's programs in special education offer advanced training for educators working with students of all ages who have disabilities. Utah State University's special education graduate program ranks among the nation's top 20, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. These programs enhance classroom teaching abilities while building competencies for supporting individuals with disabilities in community environments. The curriculum serves school professionals and educators working in diverse settings including workplaces, clinical environments, and community programs. MS with BCBA Certification: This three-year master's track trains students to become behavior specialists, covering all required coursework for the BCBA certification exam (those with existing master's degrees may enroll in just the BCBA preparation courses). Participants acquire hands-on clinical and research experience that bolsters their professional capabilities and readies them for advanced academic pursuits.