Texas Tech University :: College of Outreach & Distance Education
Educational Diagnostician Certification Preparation Program
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Program Requirements:
Certificate programs can be pursued independently or concurrently with a master's program. All courses are offered online

Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree, a valid Texas teaching certificate, and two years' teaching experience are required upon the completion of the certification preparation or degree programs.

Leveling Course (if applicable)
EDSP 5300             Exceptional Children & Youth

Required Core (9 credit hours)
EDSP 5303             Applied Behavior Analysis in Special Education
EDSP 5331             Human Development in Education
EDSP 5390             Diverse Cognitive Abilities in Theory and Practice

Diagnostic Sequence (27 credit hours)
EDSP 5301             Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children
EDSP 5389             Individual Intelligence Testing*
EDSP 5093             Internship in Special Education
EDSP 5094             Advanced Internship in Special Education
EDSP 5307             Problems and Trends in Special Education
EDSP 5320             Children and Youth with Low Incidence Disabilities
EDSP 5330             Children and Youth with High Incidence Disabilities
EDSP 5304             Instructional Strategies for Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities
EDSP 5308             Authentic Assessment for Students with Exceptions

*Courses require the use of Interactive Video Conferencing.

For a Master of Education in Special Education, emphasis in Educational Diagnostician, three additional credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive evaluation or thesis will be required.(EDSP 5094, EDSP 5390, EPSY 5379)