Overview

The degree helps candidates to develop knowledge and skills in a variety of advanced areas of special education.

Mission

The mission of the Master of Education degree with a major in Special Education at Midwestern State University is to prepare candidates to lead their schools and communities in providing services to students with disabilities.

The Master of Education in Special Education is for teachers who have Texas certification in special education is designed to prepare them as Educational Diagnosticians who can use their leadership in providing services to students with disabilities in their schools and communities. Completion of the degree requirements allows students to apply for professional certification upon satisfactory completion of the state mandated TExES requirement as an Educational Diagnostician.

The Master of Education in Special Education for graduates will prepare them with the knowledge and skills required to provide leadership on their campuses and in their communities in providing services for students who have disabilities. The degree will then help them develop knowledge and skills in a variety of advanced areas of special education. Students completing the Master of Education with a major in Educational Leadership with a Special Education concentration may concurrently include courses for diagnostician certification upon approval of the Educational Leadership and Special Education program coordinators.

The Master of Education in Special Education with an emphasis in dyslexia is designed for teachers interested in working with children or adults who have dyslexia or related disorders. Completion of this degree qualifies the student to apply for professional certification upon completion of a comprehensive examination by the Academic Language Therapists Association (ALTA). Upon passing the exam, graduates will also receive the title of Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Relations
Research
Applied Research
Exceptional Individuals
Teaching Strategies for Affective Disorders
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education Law for Non-Texas Certification Majors

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application to McAda Graduate School
$50 Application Fee
Official Transcripts
Non-Advanced Certificate Form

Tuition Fee

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International

31328 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31328 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

18908 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18908 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

14768 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14768 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Wichita Falls

812 - 1506 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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