M.Ed.- Special Education Online
Offered Online through UTEP Connect.
The Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Educational Psychology offers a 30-credit hour Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education degree. This program has been designed for working education professionals (licensed or unlicensed) who wish to pursue graduate studies focusing on teaching diverse students with disabilities. The program does not include a teaching credential. However, the M.Ed. in Special Education may be combined with the Alternative Certification Program (ACP) for individuals seeking to receive their M.Ed. and Texas teaching license. For more information contact acp@utep.edu
Admission Requirements
A minimum 3.0 GPA on cumulative record (or 3.0 GPA in Education-Related Courses or final 60 undergraduate credit hours) prior to admission. Applicants are screened based on the quality of their application and the candidate's potential for success in the program via the assessment of the special education program admissions committee. Students must include the following in their application:
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Statement of intent (including their intent for selecting their concentration)
- Two professional letters of reference
- Official undergraduate transcripts
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Applicants whose degrees are from non-English speaking institutions are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Please consult the Graduate School website for required scores.
Capstone Project
Students will be required to conduct research and develop a project relevant to their local community or schools with regard to the education of students with special needs. The research project should reflect adherence to professional ethical research standards.
Concentrations
- Bilingual Special Education (fully online)
Degree Plan
M.Ed.-Special Education with Concentration in Bilingual Special Education
Required Credits: 30
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Core Requirements | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| EDPC 5310 | Appl. Res. Des. for Coun & Spe | 3 |
| SPED 5320 | Spec Ed-Historical Legal Basis | 3 |
| SPED 5321 | Cont. Trends in Cult & Ling SE | 3 |
| SPED 5337 | Assessment: Disability | 3 |
| SPED 5361 | Positive Behavior Interv & Sup | 3 |
| SPED 5378 | Capstone in Special Education | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| Required Courses: | ||
| SPED 5322 | Applications in Bil Spec Ed | 3 |
| SPED 5330 | Early Childhood Bil Spec Ed | 3 |
| SPED 5347 | Collaboration in Bil Spec Ed | 3 |
| Elective Course | ||
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Assessing Bilingual Learners | ||
| Teach Content & Lit in Spanish | ||
| Dual Language Education | ||
| Biliteracy | ||
| Content Area Intstr for EBs | ||
| Interv Stud w/High Incid Disab | ||
| Interv. Stud w/ Low Incid Dis | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |