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An individual possessing a master’s degree in a related field (e.g., counseling, special education, school psychology) may be eligible for the option to seek certification only as an educational diagnostician. The following tracks for an MEd in special education utilize a pre-admission process:
- Master of Education in special education without initial teacher certification
- Master of Education in special education with certification as an educational diagnostician
- Educational diagnostician – certification seeking only. This track is for individuals who possess current teacher certification and a Master of Education.
Requirements for MEd with Educational Diagnostician Certification
| Course and Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| CIED 5304 | Capstone in Educational Settings |
| SPED 5315 | Foundations of Visual Impairment |
| SPED 5338 | Transition |
| SPED 5344 | Psycho-educational Assessment |
| SPED 5345 | Individual Intelligence Testing |
| SPED 5361 | Educating Students with Physical and Health Impairments |
| SPED 5362 | Instructional Strategies for Exceptional Learners |
| SPED 5366 | Assistive Technology |
| SPED 5367 | Trends in Educating Exceptional Children |
| SPED 5354 | Practicum in Professional and Ethical Practice |
| SPED 5355 | Practicum in Diagnostic Evaluation |
| SPED 5371 | The Educational Diagnostician |
Requirements for Certification Only
| Course and Number | Course Description |
|---|---|
| SPED 5344 | Psycho-educational Assessment |
| SPED 5345 | Individual Intelligence Testing |
| SPED 5361 | Educating Students with Physical and Health Impairments |
| SPED 5367 | Trends in Educating Exceptional Children |
| SPED 5354 | Practicum in Professional and Ethical Practice |
| SPED 5355 | Practicum in Diagnostic Evaluation |
| SPED 5371 | The Educational Diagnostician |
All courses for this degree are offered online, with regular virtual class meetings.
For more information email SPED.MED@sfasu.edu.