Overview

The Educational Diagnostician program from Houston Christian University prepares students for professional certification by the State Board for Educator Certification. Educational Diagnosticians administer individual standardized test batteries, including intelligence, vocational, achievement, language, behavioral, and other tests to determine the eligibility of students for areas of exceptionality. They prescribe diagnostic-prescriptive interventions for exceptional learners and use psychometric evaluations to develop Individual Education Plans.

Student Learning Outcomes

Master of Education in Educational Diagnostician students acquire the following student learning outcomes:

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of federal/ state requirements for the identification and assessment of students to determine eligibility for special education services.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge and skills related to evidence-based instruction and intervention and the role of evaluation and planning in developing appropriate educational programs for students.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of approaches for effective consultation and collaboration with other professionals and families in order to meet the needs of students.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional practices, roles, responsibilities, and legal and ethical foundations of evaluation related to special education.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge relative to the analysis of evaluation data for the purpose of determining student eligibility for special education and making evidence-based recommendations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Techniques and Procedures
Educational Applications of Technology
Survey of Exceptional Children
Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching for Exceptional Children
Teaching Strategies in Special Education
Identification and Evaluation in Early Childhood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

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The application deadline for international students is at least two months before the national deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Houston, United States

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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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General requirements

In order to enter this program, graduate students need to either be a certified teacher or be working on their teacher certification. Upon successful completion of this 36-hour program, which includes comprehensive exams, students will have earned a master’s degree.

They must meet the following requirements before applying for certification:

Submit a service record documenting three years of full-time teaching in an accredited private or public school
Successfully complete the required state certification exam (TExES)

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

22320 USD / year

≈ 22320 USD / year
Out-of-State

22320 USD / year

≈ 22320 USD / year
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In-State

22320 USD / year

≈ 22320 USD / year

Additional Details

International Fee $75 per semester

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.

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