Overview

The Special Education M.Ed. at the University of North Texas provides students with the advanced expertise required to support children and young adults with diverse learning needs. This programme is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their impact in educational and human service settings through evidence-based practices and specialised intervention techniques.

Why Special Education at the University of North Texas?

The College of Education is a premier provider of school professionals in Texas, maintaining prestigious accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Students benefit from learning under nationally recognised faculty who are actively involved in research and community-based service projects. The Department of Educational Psychology is affiliated with various intervention centres, offering students unique opportunities for professional networking and interdepartmental studies.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 16404 per year
National fee: USD 16404 per year
Local fee: USD 8700 per year

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Syllabus

Candidates can choose from specialised concentrations including Autism Intervention, Educational Diagnostics, or High-Incidence Disabilities. Modules may include:

Family Collaboration for Exceptional Learners
Developmental Disabilities and Autism
Behavioral Disorders
Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals
Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies
Educational Aspects of Exceptional Learners

Careers with Special Education

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles across various educational and therapeutic environments. Depending on the chosen concentration, career paths include becoming a Behavior Intervention Specialist, Educational Diagnostician, or Early Intervention Specialist. Many alumni also find success as ARD Facilitators, Intervention Specialists, or Special Education Teachers within public and private school systems. The programme equips students with marketable skills in data analysis, advocacy for underrepresented populations, and collaborative problem-solving to improve educational outcomes.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Family Collaboration for Exceptional Learners
Developmental Disabilities and AutismIdentification and Intervention
Behavioral DisordersCharacteristics, Identification and Intervention
Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals
Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Denton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Current résumé with work and academic experience
Transcript of bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Two reference forms or letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16404 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16404 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8700 USD / year

≈ 8700 USD / year

Living costs

Denton

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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

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