Overview

Members of this Special Education program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi gain advanced expertise in culturally and linguistically responsive special education services to students with both high-incidence and low-incidence disabilities.

Theory and pedagogy from English learner education and special education are combined.

Learning Outcomes

In conjunction with the Special Education Master's Degree, opportunities are available to earn additional credentials:

Educational Diagnostician Certification

Low-Incidence Disabilities Transcripted Certificate

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Linguistics

English Learners and Special Education

Individuals with Exceptionalities in Schools

Application of Learning Principles

Behavioral Supports and Interventions for Students with Disabilities

Strategic Reading and Language Instruction for Students with High-Incidence Disabilities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-07-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Corpus Christi, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate course work taken at any accredited college or University attended. TAMU-CC transcript is not required.

Essay (Approximately 300-400 words in length which includes information about their reasons for pursuing graduate study and for choosing this specific graduate program)

Copy of current Visa (if applicable).

English Language Proficiency. TAMUCC currently accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16030 USD / year

≈ 16030 USD / year
Out-of-State

10888 USD / year

≈ 10888 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4986 USD / year

≈ 4986 USD / year

Living costs

Corpus Christi

United States

894 - 1658 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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