Overview

A student may pursue a master’s in generic special education, a master’s in special education with concentration, or a master’s in special education plus teaching certification. Concentration areas include autism/applied behavior analysis, behavioral disorder/positive behavioral supports, and learning disabilities/inclusion.

A student pursing a degree in Special Education (Behavioral Disorders or Positive Behavior Supports Concentration) from Texas State University can seek a Texas State certificate in autism, behavioral disorders/positive behavioral supports, or learning disabilities/inclusion. Certificate programs range from 18-21 semester hours, most of which are included in the master’s program.

Career Options

Special education graduates pursue careers as teachers, behavior specialists, and learning interventionists. The program provides a verified course sequence required to be certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Graduates work in public and charter school programs, clinic settings, and alternative education settings, including residential programs. Many graduates choose to pursue doctoral studies and have been successful in receiving prestigious doctoral scholarships.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Language Arts to Students with Disabilities
Education Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Advanced Educational Strategies for Students with Autism
Principles and Practices of Effective Instruction
Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities
Advanced Practices in Learning Disabilities/Inclusion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Marcos, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

completed online application
$20 nonrefundable certificate fee (if applying to one of the certificate programs) and either $55 nonrefundable application fee or $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
official transcripts from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
copies of certifications or licensures (if applicable)
resume/CV (include licenses or certificates and all previous teaching or other education-related experiences)
statement of purpose
two letters of recommendation
official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
official PTE scores required with a 52
official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall

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

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Out-of-State

16380 USD / year

≈ 16380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9000 USD / year

≈ 9000 USD / year

Living costs

San Marcos

United States

921 - 1707 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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