Special Education (Online), MA

Administrative Unit

This degree is administered by the Office of Graduate Studies and Sponsored Research through the faculty of Special Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education.

Objectives

The Master of Arts in Special Education prepares proficient and skilled professionals for careers as special educators in the school setting and other related disability fields. Students seeking initial certification in special education may be required to take additional courses as required by the state of Texas.

Admission Requirements

Regular Admission

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours
• Essay submitted and reviewed: “Why do you want to pursue a master’s degree in special education?”

Conditional Admission

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• GPA below 3.0 – 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours
• Essay submitted and reviewed: “Why do you want to pursue a master’s degree in special education?
• OTHER EVIDENCE: At least one of the following:
  • Minimum GRE score of 282 (verbal and quantitative combined);
  • May also consider cultural components including, but not limited to, English as a second language, weak academic preparation that can be remediated, student motivation and desire to succeed, evidence of success in career field (e.g., teaching or service awards), and/or candidate’s diverse experiences and perspectives.