Master's Degree in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification

Department of Educational Leadership

Degree Description

The Lamar University Master of Education Degree in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician equips you with the skills you need to teach diverse learners and become an educational diagnostician. You will gain foundational knowledge in the field of special education including the content, knowledge and skills to identify and place K-12 learners in special education services.

Why Study Special Education at Lamar?

The Master of Education Degree in Special Education - Educational Diagnostician at Lamar University provides you with practical skills while preparing you for Educational Diagnostician certification. This degree program aligns with standards developed by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC): Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). You'll have unique access to teaching internships in the area and your choice of career options upon graduation.

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Career Paths

Upon successful completion of this program, you may seek opportunities as special education director, department head, integrated curriculum developer or supervisor, assessment coordinator, educational diagnostician or integrated classroom teacher. A shortage of special education teachers in Texas means you are likely to have a great deal of choice in your preferred location.

Primary Careers

Educational Diagnostician, Educator, Director, Curriculum Developer, Instructional Strategist

Meet the Faculty

Faculty Member NameDr. Dorothy Sisk
Professor
Faculty Member NameDr. Freddie Titus
Assistant Professor
Faculty Member NameDr. Debbie Troxclair
Associate Professor
Faculty Member NameDr. Vanessa Villate
Associate Professor