Special Education

Special Education (Educational Diagnostician Certification)

Core
C&I6321Principles of Curriculum Development
OR C&I 6322 Principles of Curriculum Organization
C&I6332 Education in a Multicultural Society
FED6321 Foundations of Educational Research
FED6331Human Growth and Development
Major:
SPE6321 Introduction to Special Education
SPE6324 On-the-Job Application and Demonstrations
SPE6326 Programming & Collaboration
SPE6327 Appraisal and Collaboration
SPE6343 Transitions For Students with Disabilities
Additional Requirements:
FED6333 Principles of Human Learning
SPE6331 Behavioral Adjustment of Exceptional Children and Youth
SPE6334 Diagnostic Teaching and Instructional Strategies
Additional Requirements for Educational Diagnostician Certificate:
SPE6345 Intellectual Assessment
SPE6305 Educational Diagnostician Practicum
SPE6344 Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities

Additional Requirements for the Educational Diagnostician Certificate:

  • Hold a valid Texas teacher certificate.
  • Masters degree.
  • A minimum of two years teaching experience in an accredited school.
  • Admission to graduate study within the School of Education and Human Development must precede the completion of applicable course work.
  • Completion of at least 45 semester hours of approved courses related to the program for educational diagnostician.
  • Pass the TExES #153.