Overview

Graduates find abundant opportunities for challenging and rewarding careers. The program offers five tracks:

Special Education Emphasis (Online) focuses on obtaining the necessary capacity for working with individuals with disabilities.

Special Education Certification Emphasis (Hybrid) focuses on obtaining the necessary capacity for working with students with disabilities, as well as meets certification requirements to teach special education (EC-12) in the state of Texas.

Educational Diagnostician Certification Emphasis (Hybrid) prepares students for certification as Educational Diagnosticians in Texas Public Schools. Students in this program currently hold a teaching certificate in the State of Texas. This program extends teachers' special education expertise by developing the necessary skillset to assess and identify learning problems in children, consult with parents and teachers in a multidisciplinary setting, and assume leadership roles.

Gifted and Talented (Online) prepares students to complete supplemental certification as Gifted and Talented while providing a thorough understanding of theory, research strategies, and best practices of gifted education.

Special Education Leadership Emphasis (Hybrid) prepares students who are working with learners with disabilities and other special needs to assume administrative roles* in special education in a K-12 school or at the district level. Develops students into special education leaders* that have the skills to address the complex issues surrounding educating students with challenges related to learning, social, and emotional needs.

Key Facts

The Special Populations program of the University of Houston prepares educators to assume positions in:

Public and Private Early Childhood – 12th grade school settings

Educational and Social Agencies

Foundations

Public and Private Research Organizations

Residential Facilities

Graduates with an M.Ed. in Special Populations may pursue the following careers:

Community College Instructors

Educational Diagnosticians

Special Education Teachers

EC-12 Team Leaders

EC-12 Department Chairs

EC-12 Special Education Coordinators/Administrators

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Individuals with Disabilities

Special Education for School Leaders

Learning and Education Sciences

Educational and Psychological Measurement

Technology in Special Populations

Behavior: Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited institution of higher education

Three letters of recommendation

GPA of minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in upper division undergraduate coursework

GRE: The GRE requirement may be waived for applicants to the program

Statement of intent articulating career goals and how they relate to the program (see specific directions here for Special Education Certification and Educational Diagnostician Certification).

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

State of Texas Educator’s Certificate showing a currently valid teaching certificate (for Educational Diagnostician concentration only)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

14910 USD / year

≈ 14910 USD / year
Out-of-State

14910 USD / year

≈ 14910 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7335 USD / year

≈ 7335 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 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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