The Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis (MA-ABA) prepares students to be highly competent behavior analysts in educational settings, and to develop and deliver educational and behavioral programming to children with autism, intellectual, and neurodevelopmental disabilities. Students will develop in-depth knowledge and applied competence in the delivery of behavior analysis to improve quality of life for individuals. Students who complete the MA-ABA program at MSU will be eligible to take the examination to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Supervised fieldwork is included.

Coordinator: Erin Hamilton
Contact: 517-355-1837

The HALE master’s program, which is completely online, is is for individuals who are working in or wish to move into roles in higher and adult education, including administration, continuing professional development, or teaching. This online program develops understanding of central issues in postsecondary teaching and learning, and a theoretical understanding of administration and leadership connected to practice.

The master’s program in K-12 Educational Administration prepares aspiring educators for leadership positions in public, charter and private school settings. The program is committed to developing school-level leadership for powerful and equitable teaching and learning, and to ensuring students meet state standards for leadership preparation.

Coordinator: John Yun
Contact: (517) 353-8480

The Master of Science degree in Kinesiology helps students acquire knowledge grounded in theory, develop competence in methods of inquiry and gain expertise in one or more areas of specialization: athletic training, biomechanics, coaching, exercise physiology, growth and motor development, psychosocial aspects of physical activity and sport, sport administration and student-athlete development.

Program Director: Karin Pfeiffer
Contact: (517) 355-4736

The online Master of Arts in Education is for classroom teachers, school administrators, coaches or adult educators who want to enhance their professional practice while building on their prior professional experience and engaging in a dynamic online community. The program has six concentration areas: Literacy Education, P-16 School Leadership, Science and Mathematics Education, Special Education, Technology and Learning, and Sport Leadership and Coaching.

Director: John M. Dirkx
Contact: (517) 355-1825

The Master of Arts in Educational Technology program—which is offered in an accelerated summer cohort, exciting overseas study and fully online—prepares teachers, administrators and other educational professionals for the thoughtful and creative use of technologies to support teaching and learning in a range of educational environments. Building on a strong foundation of the psychological theories of learning and development, the MAET program helps develop innovative educational leaders who seek to transform teaching and learning.

Director: Aman Yadav
Coordinators: Liz Owens Boltz and Candace Marcotte
Contact: (517) 432-1524

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum (MATC), which is completely online, is designed for beginning and experienced teachers, the majority of whom are teaching full time and deeply committed to public education and teaching diverse P-12 students. The program helps students engage in critical inquiry, develop as accomplished teachers and become teacher leaders. Students choose concentrations from the following areas: Educational Technology; Educational Psychology; K-12 Educational Administration; Literacy & Language Instruction; Socio-Cultural Perspectives in Teaching and Learning; Science and Mathematics Education; ELL/ESL.

Program Director: Joanne E. Marciano
Contact: (517) 432-7705

The Master of Science in Sport Coaching and Leadership, which is a hybrid program, develops disciplinary knowledge and skills to help students become more effective coaches and sport leaders at intercollegiate, interscholastic, and community levels. It has a unique focus on athlete development across the lifespan. Practicum and capstone experiences help students develop and refine context-specific knowledge and skills.

Program Director: Andy Driska
Contact: (517) 432-8399

The master’s program helps counselors gain the specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to collaborate in a professional relationship with people who have disabilities. Students develop expertise in counseling, the social and psychological aspects of disability, case management, independent living, disability management, transition from school to work, vocational assessment, career development and more.

Coordinator: Gloria Lee
Contact: (517) 355-1838

The master’s degree program in Special Education—which can lead to recommendation for teaching endorsements in Learning Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorders—is designed for K-12 teachers who plan to be involved in the education of students with disabilities. The program prepares leaders that advance the quality of educational programs and services available to students with disabilities in the K-12 setting.

Director: Troy Mariage
Director: Erin Hamilton
Contact: (517) 355-1837

The master’s degree program in Student Affairs Administration provides a broad perspective on higher education systems, an understanding of central issues in student affairs administration and a connection of theory to practice. Graduates are prepared to work in and cultivate educational environments that promote diversity and multiculturalism.

Program Coordinator: Emerald Templeton
Contact: haleadm@msu.edu or (517) 353-5187