Texas Tech University

Education and Training

Preparing Leaders in Special Education

Our goal is to maximize the value for the teachers and students who participate in our programs.

Teacher Training Institute

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Graduate Study and Academic Programs

Face to Face Programs

Ph.D. in Special Education; Ph.D. in School Psychology

Online/Hybrid Programs

Ph.D. in Special Education; Master's in Special Education

Learn more about our Ph.D. programs.

Graduate Certificate Programs from the College of Education

Autism; Sensory Impairments and Autism; Transition; Dual Sensory Impairments. Learn more about our Graduate Certificate offerings.

Funding for Graduate Students

We have multiple ways to support students in our programs. Research Assistantships are available for students in face-to-face programs on a competitive basis. Assistantships include tuition waivers and stipends. Scholarships, travel funding, and research stipends are also available.

Undergraduate & Graduate Experiences

Undergraduate & graduate students volunteer at all our family and community service events and are active members of our research teams and grant projects. Students are colleagues and collaborators in our teaching, research, and practice. All students have opportunities to plan, conduct, present, and publish research.

Practicum Opportunities with Outpatient Services

The Outpatient Clinic at the Burkhart Center is currently offering practicum opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students seeking experience working with young children with ASD in a clinical setting. Course credit is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.