Educational Diagnostician Certification and/or Master's Degree in Special Education

Masters of Education in Special Education with certification as an Education Diagnostician has the following requirements:

• Special Education Support Requirements: 18 hours
• Individual Assessment Procedures: 12 hours
• Learning Theory: 6 hours

  Certification only (for individuals currently holding a Masters degree)  as an Educational Diagnostician has the following requirements:

  • Special Education Support Requirements: 18hours
  • Individual Assessment Procedures: 12 hours
  • Learning Theory: 6 hours

    Individuals should submit an application to the Educational Diagnostician Area. Certain classes already completed may be accepted for certification requirements.

    Department of Technology and Cognition Information on Endorsements and Certifications

    These speciality offerings by the department are to assist you in upgrading your skills or qualifications. You can earn an endorsement or certification without selecting a major field of study or being accepted as a degree seeking student in one of the various programs. NONE OF THE COURSE WORK YOU APPLY TOWARD EITHER AN ENDORSEMENT OR CERTIFICATION MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD A GRADUATE DEGREE UNLESS YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO A GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM PRIOR TO COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF COURSE WORK.

    Department of Technology and Cognition Information on Master's and Doctoral Programs:

    In order to successfully complete one of these graduate degrees you must first be accepted into the desired program of study. Acceptance into the graduate school does not guarantee acceptance into a program. To be accepted into a program you must meet the prescribed criteria for the specific program. YOU CANNOT COUNT MORE THAN 12 HOURS TOWARD ANY GRADUATE DEGREE WITHOUT FIRST BEING ADMITTED INTO A PROGRAM. Any hours earned over 12 hours working on a certification or endorsement as a non-degree seeking student will not be accepted as work toward a degree.

    Prior to being considered for acceptance into a degree program you must to complete the GRE. The GRE should be taken BEFORE YOU COMPLETE your first semester of enrollment and may be taken more than once to improve your score. 

    Admission decisions are based on overall quality of one's admission materials.