Texas Tech University :: College of Outreach & Distance Education
Autism Certificate Program
Application Process
Program Requirements
Program Handbook
Application Process
Step 1: Apply to Texas Tech University's Graduate School as a GCRT student. Indicate that your primary location code is "distance".
  • Complete the Graduate Admissions Application form.
  • The Application Fee is $50 for U.S. residents and $125 for international applicants.
  • Students pursuing a master's degree must submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores to the Graduate School.
  • International students: you must also submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score to the Graduate School.
Step 2: Apply to Texas Tech University's College of Education.
Step 3: Apply for financial aid and/or general scholarships and College of Education Graduate Scholarships.

Step 4: Upon acceptance into the Graduate School and the College of Education, you will work with a faculty advisor to develop a degree plan. If you receive a letter of rejection, you may contact the Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Research, 806.742.1998, ext. 436, for advisement regarding the admissions appeals process.