M.Ed. / M.S. in Special Education (Online)
The online master’s degree in Special Education is intended for individuals with a solid background in education, behavior, disability, or related fields. A teaching certificate is not required, but teaching or clinical experience working with individuals with disabilities is highly desirable. Interested individuals should have a commitment to work in the field or pursue additional graduate training after receiving a degree. Additionally, the program works best for professionals who are self-motivated and can manage the rigor of a 36-credit hour, two-year fully online master’s program. Successful graduates of the program have been general educators, special educators, behavior coaches, administrators, counselors, and therapists.
ADMISSIONS
February 15 (summer admission)
Strong applicants are those who have:
- Significant work with persons with disabilities
- Significant work with culturally and linguistically diverse groups
- Interest and/or experience in behavior analysis
To be admitted to a graduate program, you must apply to the department of Educational Psychology and Texas A&M University.
M.Ed. / M.S. in Special Education does not require GRE scores.
How to ApplyProgram Details
Degree: Master’s in Special Education
Degrees Offered: Master of Science, Master of Education
Minimum Credit Hours: 36
Delivery: Online
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Core Curriculum
Curriculum
EPSY 630 Single Case Research
SEFB 618 Behavior Management
SPED 601 Assessment in School Settings
SPED 602 Ethical and Professional Conduct in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis
SPED 609 Educating Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
SPED 617 Adolescent Literacy for Students with Diverse Instructional Needs
SPED 620 Bilingual Special Education
SPED 628 Consultation in Special Education
SPED 630 Early Literacy for Students with Diverse Instructional Needs
SPED 632 Transition from School to Work
SPED 642 Program Development for Student with Behavior Problems
SPED 699 Advanced Applied Behavior Analysis
Advisors
Vincent Maldonado
Academic Advisor II
Faculty
Dr. Lisa Bowman-Perrott
Associate Professor
Dr. Mack Burke
Associate Professor
Dr. Glenda Byrns
Clinical Professor
Dr. Jennifer Ganz
Professor
Dr. Shanna Hagan-Burke
Professor
Dr. Deborah Simmons
Professor
Dr. Kimberly Vannest
Professor
Dr. Dalun Zhang
Professor
Dr. Julie Thomspon
Assistant Professor
Dr. Melissa Fogarty
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Carly Gilson
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Dr. Florina Erbeli
Assistant Professor
Master’s Frequently Asked Questions
Masters
Statement of Purpose Essay – Apply Texas
All applicants must complete the Apply Texas Essay, Statement of Purpose and explain the following:
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- Why you applied to this program
- Academic background and training
- Potential for graduate study
- Research experience
- Other relevant professional experiences
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I want/need a Graduate Assistantship/Fellowship – how do I apply?
Please note that we cannot guarantee any financial assistance to any student. We will contact all admitted students about the process for applying for all available assistantships. This is a separate process from applying for admission. The department and programs will choose students to be nominated for Graduate Diversity or Graduate Merit fellowships. These fellowships are only open to U.S. citizens. Please do not ask to be nominated for one of these fellowships as the program will determine which students are competitive for these awards.
Can I send supplemental materials?
You can send us anything you like, and will keep them in our application file. However, we will not upload these items to your file. If you want items such as a professional paper or resume included for review, you need to upload these items to the application as we cannot upload them on your behalf.
If I already have letters from my recommenders can I send those in?
Yes, we will accept the paper letters, however we strongly prefer the electronic format provided as part of the online application, once you complete the Apply Texas Application through applicant.tamu.edu portal. If you have paper letters they must be sent directly to the admissions office in a signed and sealed envelope. Letters not received in a signed envelope will not be accepted. Letters can be mailed to:
(U.S. Postal Service)
Graduate Admissions Processing
Office of Admissions
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 40001
College Station, TX 77842-4001Please make sure that you submit a Document ID Sheet along with any additional documents you submit.
Is there a form for completing letters of recommendation?
Yes, this is part of the
applicant.tamu.edu portal. There is an electronic form so you will need to type in the recommender’s email address and send it to them. You may want to contact the recommender to let them know the form will be coming electronically.What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Click here for the cost of attendance estimator
Please note, you must update the program hours.
Can you guide me through the application process?
How to Apply: Master’s Application Information | Doctoral Application Information
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the following departments: Office of Graduate Studies Financial Aid