犹他州立大学的特殊教育硕士学位被认为是为与残疾儿童，青年和成人合作的专业人士提供的高级准备课程。它旨在发展和提高课堂教学技能，以及发展在社区环境中与残疾人一起工作的人们的技能。特殊教育与康复部提供三种基本的硕士学位课程：教育硕士（M.Ed.），理学硕士（MS），教育或科学硕士和同时教育领导重点课程。这三个计划旨在为具有不同职业目标的不同人群提供服务。课程设计和课程要求与每个学位课程的总体目的一致，这是一个为期三年的MS序列，旨在培养个人成为行为专家的能力。参与者完成了参加美国国家委员会认证行为分析（BCB
The special education master's degrees provide an advanced level of preparation for professionals who work with children, youth, and adults with disabilities. USU's graduate program in special education is in the top 20 of nationally ranked special education programs, according to U.S. News & World Report. The program is designed to develop and improve teaching skills in the classroom as well as to develop the skills of those who work with individuals with disabilities in community-based settings. Participants include school personnel and others involved in education-related activities across a variety of community, work, and clinical settings. MS with National Board Certified Behavior Analysis: This is a three-year MS sequence that prepares individuals as behavior specialists. Participants complete the coursework necessary to sit for the National Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) exam (individuals already possessing a master's degree can apply to take only BCBA-preparation courses). Students gain valuable clinical and research experience that strengthens their professional skills and prepares them for further graduate study.