About the course

The mission of the Master of Education degree with a major in Special Education 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). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Wichita Falls
Fall (August), 2024	Wichita Falls
Spring (January), 2025	Wichita Falls
Summer (June), 2025	Wichita Falls
July, 2025	Wichita Falls
Fall (August), 2025	Wichita Falls
Spring (January), 2026	Wichita Falls

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Midwestern State University

IELTS overall Band- 6.0, TOEFL iBT-79, TOEFL pBT- 550. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. (The equivalence of foreign degrees is evaluated by the Office of International Services.) Graduate School must receive an official transcript, including one on which a bachelor’s degree is posted, directly from each institution the applicant has attended.

　　A cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 from the student’s graduating institution.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 December 2023

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Midwestern State University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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