Overview

This program in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician at University of Texas Permian Basin provides in-depth training on using standardized and curriculum-based assessments to diagnose learning and developmental disabilities in students.

Overview

This affordable 45-credit online program can be completed in as little as two years and will equip you with the specialized skills and knowledge you need to:

assess and perform cognitive and achievement testing on students who may have learning difficulties;
diagnose learning difficulties, prescribe IEPs to teachers and parents, and implement interventions; and
intervene and mitigate learning and developmental disabilities by providing recommendations for therapies, classroom interventions, behavior plans, and conduct reevaluations.

The Master of Arts in Special Education, Educational Diagnostician track includes a practicum capstone requirement in which students gain hands-on experience by working one-on-one with an on-site supervisor for 160 contact hours over a 16-week period.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Parent Involvement in Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Behavior Management and Social Skills

Programs and Practices for Exceptional Learners

Methods for Teaching Exceptional Learners

Transition Programming for Exceptional Learners

Legal Aspects of Special Education

Characteristics of ASD and Developmental Disorders
Technology and School Change

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Odessa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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100

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Upper-division GPA of at least 3.0
Essay that answers the following prompt:
- What personal characteristics, experiences, and educational background influenced your decision and helped prepare you for this role as a diagnostician?
Two years of teaching experience
Teacher certification (if in Texas)
Official transcripts

Tuition Fees

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7038 USD / year

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7038 USD / year

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7038 USD / year

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