Special Education Program

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6/ 4-8/ 7-12 plus Special Education Certification Program offers students a choice of multiple specialization areas. The undergraduate program requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to complete. The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this certification is 124, at least 30 of which must be at the upper-division level.

Degree Plans:

Dual Certification EC-6 with Special Education

This Dual Certification EC-6 with Special Education degree prepares candidates to become certified and teach in an elementary school, while also supporting exceptional learners in a variety of contexts.

Dual Certification 4-8 with Special Education

This Dual Certification 4-8 with Special Education degree plan prepares candidates to become certified and teach in an elementary or middle school, while also supporting exceptional learners in a variety of contexts. 

Dual Certification 7-12 Content with Special Education

The Dual Certification 7-12 Content with Special Education degree plan prepares candidates to become certified and teach in a selected 7^th-12^th grade content area, while also supporting exceptional learners in a variety of contexts. 

Master of Education in Special Education

How to Apply:
Complete the online application for admission for Texas A&M University-San Antonio through GradCAS.

For more information, please visit the Office of Research and Graduate Studies webpage, or email graduateadmissions@tamusa.edu.

The Educational Diagnostician Program reviews applications, interviews, and admits students for the fall semester. Application due dates align with Graduate Admissions deadline of July 15th for fall semester.

Educational Diagnostician Admission Process:

1. Application through GradCAS:
   1. Select
      • M.Ed in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification, or
      • Educational Diagnostician Certificate Only*
        
        * This option is for applicants who already have a Master's degree in a closely related field and are seeking a post-master's degree certification only.
   2. Submit
      
      • Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework, and
      • All of the following:
        • A current resume.
        • A letter of intent.
        • A minimum of two letters of recommendation.
        • Teaching service record.
        • Valid teaching certificate(s) from TEA.
2. After application review, qualified applicants are sent invitations for interview.
3. Interview of candidates.