Special Education

Special Education teachers are in rising demand. With outstanding faculty, 100% online convenience and preparation that counts, our programs prepare you to become the best a school can offer.  

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Texas Woman's offers multiple advanced degrees in special education:

Our degree programs in special education prepare teachers and researchers to work with students who have exceptional needs. You can enhance your research knowledge in special education, become a master teacher in areas of exceptionality, and graduate profession-ready and prepared to provide evidence-based instruction to all students.

Schools across Texas are in desperate need of teachers with specialized training — so much so that many now offer stipends and bonuses to recruit more teachers that have been trained to work with students with disabilities. Some Texas teachers may even be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

Looking for Bachelor of Science in Education with Special Education?

The Teacher Education department also offers a Bachelor of Science in Education with the opportunity to specialize in Special Education in grades EC-6 or grades 4-8. There is also an Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's in Special Education.

These programs have created and maintained my solid foundation as a teacher. They prepared me for responsibilities I face daily in education. The faculty’s dedication is second to none and they truly want to help students be successful now and in the future. Jennifer Reid, Special Education Teacher

A great thing about the MEd in special education at TWU is that you don’t need to physically be there at all. Online fit my schedule, but I still felt on campus because of professional, resourceful, empathetic faculty always ready to help. I had a great experience and I’m so prepared for my next step. Ali Alenizi, International student

TWU provided wonderful opportunities to prepare us. Whether bringing in seasoned diagnosticians currently in the field, preparing us for the hiring process, or just being ready and willing to hear our concerns and offer a guiding hand, I am grateful for the education provided by TWU and the way they prepared me for my career as a diagnostician. Donna Moreland, Educational Diagnostician, Plano ISD

What a wonderful journey I had at TWU! I enhanced my skills, learned about publishing and disseminating research, and found opportunities to serve. I developed my professional network through collaboration with scholars across disciplines and institutions. TWU has a very special place in my heart. It is my family, forever cherished and loved. Mariya Davis, Assistant Professor, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Admission Requirements

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TEA Admission Requirements for Educational Diagnostician

  • Three years as a full-time classroom teacher of record in a public or private, accredited school
  • Valid teaching certificate at time of admission and at time of recommendation
  • 3.0 grade point average in last 60 hours
  • TOEFL iBT score if bachelor’s degree was earned out of the U.S. in a country not approved by TEA

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