Admissions
M.Ed. in Special Education
- All applicants must meet the general requirements for entrance to graduate study. Other programs will require additional prerequisites and application materials.
- Submit two letters of reference from practicing educators, such as from supervisors or other professional school personnel.
- Provide a statement of purpose, discussing your reason for pursuing your chosen degree and your expectations of the program.
Degree Plan
Core:
9 semester hours
- CUIN 6321 Principles of Curriculum Development or
CUIN 6322 Principles of Curriculum Organization or
CUIN 6332 Education in a Diverse Society - FEDU 6321 Foundations of Educational Research
- FEDU 6331 Human Growth and Development
Major Concentration
15 semester hours:
- SPED 6321 Intro to Special Education
- SPED 6325 Applied Behavior Analysis
- SPED 6326 Programming & Collaboration
- SPED 6327 Appraisal, Instructional Coaching and Collaboration for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 6332 Principles of Behavior for the Educator
Additional Requirements:
6 hours
- SPED 6331 Behavioral Adjustment of Exceptional Children and Youth
- SPED 6334 Diagnostic Teaching, Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies
Total: 30 semester hours
Other Requirements:
Master Comprehensive Exam to be taken within six hours of completing the program.
Course Rotations
Fall
- SPED 6305: Educational Diagnostician Practicum
- SPED 6325 Applied Behavior Analysis
- SPED 6327 Appraisal, Instructional Coaching and Collaboration for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 6331 Behavioral Assessment and Adjustment of Exceptional Children and Youth
- SPED 6332 Principles of Behavior for the Educator
- SPED 6337 Teaching Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- SPED 6341 Applications of Single Case Research Design in School and Clinic
- SPED 6345: Intellectual Assessment
- CUIN 6322 Principles of Curriculum Organization
- CUIN 6332 Education in a Diverse Society
- CUIN 6321 Principles of Curriculum Development
- FEDU 6331 Human Growth and Development
- FEDU 6321 Foundations of Education Research
Spring
- SPED 6305: Educational Diagnostician Practicum
- SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education
- SPED 6326 Programming and Collaboration
- SPED 6331 Behavioral Adjustment of Exceptional Children and Youth
- SPED 6338 Behavior Intervention Procedures for Educators
- SPED 6339 Communication Strategies for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- SPED 6341 Applications of Single Case Research Design in School and Clinic
- SPED 6344: Educational Assessment of Students with Disabilities
- SPED 6346 Supervision and the Behavior Change Program
- CUIN 6322 Principles of Curriculum Organization
- CUIN 6332 Education in a Diverse Society
- FEDU 6331 Human Growth and Development
- CUIN 6321 Principles of Curriculum Development
- FEDU 6321 Foundations of Education Research
Summer
- SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education
- SPED 6333 Experimental Analysis of Behavior for the Educator
- SPED 6334 Diagnostic Teaching, Assistive Technology and Instructional Strategies
- SPED 6335 Ethical and Professional Conduct for the Applied Behavior Analyst
- SPED 6336 Behavior Applications: Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities
- SPED 6340 Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Behavior Analysis
- CUIN 6322 Principles of Curriculum Organization
- CUIN 6332 Education in a Diverse Society
- FEDU 6331 Human Growth and Development
Testimonial
Jennifer Thompson
Since leaving UHV I have taught 3rd grade math and science in Katy ISD. I have been a team leader and I have also conducted professional development sessions for my entire campus.
Class of 2017
James Martinez, Current Student
UHV is important to me because of all my friends who became friends here. I get to work with the Professors one on one and they get to know me here.
Sophomore, Early Education
Mikayla Guillen, Senior
Everything is possible with the UHV family behind you every step of the way.