The Master of Education degree with an Educational Diagnostician Specialization will develop diagnosticians who can accurately identify students with special learning needs, develop individualized instructional programs, prioritize equity, and work in collaboration with families and colleagues. We nurture you to become confident, skillful, and successful educational diagnosticians who assist teachers in instruction and identify students with special learning needs.Educational-Diagnostician

Admission Requirements

  • Online application
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Valid Texas Educator Certificate
  • 3 years of documented teaching experience
  • Criminal history background check

Coursework

The program is a total of 36 hours (12 classes). Classes are taught face-to-face and hybrid.

  • EDU 6304. Interpreting Educational Research
  • EDU 6315. Diverse Learners
  • EDU 6356. Foundations of Special Assessment
  • EDU 6359. Families and Collaboration
  • EDU 6389. Instructional Interventions
  • EDU 6360. Behavioral Interventions
  • EDU 6330. Survey of Dyslexia and Related Disabilities
  • EDU 6323. Literacy Assessment
  • EDU 6373. Bilingual/ESL Assessment
  • EDU 6370. Diagnostic Assessment 1
  • EDU 6371. Diagnostic Assessment 2
  • EDU 6372. Practicum