Special Education - Educational Diagnostician (M.Ed.)
Prepare for YOUR certification as an Educational Diagnostician!
This program prepares professional educators to practice as assessment personnel in education. It provides master’s-level courses addressing the Texas Education Agency and Council of Exceptional Children competency requirements in preparation for the TExES exam for certification as an Educational Diagnostician.
Learning Model
Online
Credit Hours
36 credits (Master’s)
33 credits (certification)
Maximum Transfer Hours
30 credit hours (Master’s)
15 credit hours (certification)
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
The Master's in Special Education with a concentration in Educational Diagnostician program prepares professional educators to practice as assessment personnel in education. The educational diagnostician program equips professionals and educators from diverse backgrounds and abilities to provide individuals with disabilities exceptional assessment services and instructional support. Graduates learn strategies to collaborate and provide consultation on their campus or district to increase the provision of best practices in programming, instruction, and assessment to improve outcomes for students/clients in all relevant settings.
Educational Diagnostician Program student learning outcomes are based on Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Standards which align with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Advanced Special Education Diagnostician Specialist Set.
Key Courses
EDSP 5396: Standardized Cognitive/Achievement Assessment
Use of standardized individual appraisal instruments and techniques in educational evaluation of children, youth, and adults for disability identification and academic assessment.
EDSP 5093: Internship in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician Certification
The arranged internship gives students practical experience in the area of Educational Diagnostician.
EDSP 5094: Advanced Internship in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician Practicum
The arranged internship gives students practical experience in the area of Educational Diagnostician.
EDSP 5308: Authentic Assessment for Students with Exceptionalities
Authentic appraisal strategies and techniques to document the strengths and needs of students with exceptionalities in a naturalistic setting.
Why a concentration in Educational Diagnostician?
Collaborative
Prepares professionals to communicate effectively and consult with parents and colleagues to support students with disabilities.
Professional
Focuses on research-based practices in special education for effective assessment and instructional planning for students with disabilities.
Expertise
Emphasizes applying knowledge and skills in school-based internships and practicums to develop assessment and learning plans for students with disabilities.
More info about this program
- Learn skills to become an assessment consultant on campus.
- Enhance opportunities to improve opportunities for teachers and students.
- Prepare for the responsibility of assessment and strategic instructional planning for special education students.
- Position your future to excel as assessment personnel on campus.
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Meet the program faculty
College of Education
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Address
Texas Tech University, College of Education, 3002 18th Street Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2377 -
Email
educ.webmaster@ttu.edu