Program Overview

Educational Diagnostician Special Education Master's

Program Overview

The Master of Education in Special Education with the Educational Diagnostician concentration is designed to teach students to assess and diagnose the special learning needs of students using a variety of standardized assessments and curriculum-based assessments, provide consultation and develop prevention and intervention strategies within an educational setting.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Format: Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 15 months
• Credit Hours: 33

Marketable Skills

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data
• Advocate on behalf of underrepresented populations
• Collaborate to improve educational outcomes
• Oral and written communication
• Creative problem-solving

Program Highlights

• Our summer-to-summer option allows you to complete all degree requirements for the diagnostician program in 15 months.
• Most courses for the diagnostician program are in an Accelerated Online Program (AOP) format.
• We have five start dates throughout the year.
• The College of Education is one of Texas' top producers of teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school professionals.
• The Department of Educational Psychology, which oversees this degree program, is affiliated with various research and intervention centers that provide research and development opportunities for faculty and students.

Career Opportunities

• Educational Diagnostician
• ARD Facilitator
• Psychometrist

Sample Courses

• Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners (3 hrs)
• Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (3 hrs)
• Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners (3 hrs)
• Assistive Technology (3 hrs)
• Educational Statistics (3 hrs)
• Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators, and Professionals (3 hrs)