MSU's master's program in Special Education with Educational Diagnostician Pathway prepares teachers as Educational Diagnosticians who can lead their schools and communities in providing services to students with disabilities. Completion of degree requirements allows teachers to apply for professional certification as an Educational Diagnostician upon satisfactory completion of the state-mandated TExES requirement.

College Website: West College of Education

Degree and Hours

» Master of Education: 36 Hours

Delivery Method

» Online

Online programs may not meet F1 Visa criteria.

Application Requirements

Submit requirements to the Admissions Office.

» Application to McAda Graduate School
» Application Fee ($50 Domestic or $75 International)
» Official Transcripts with Numeric GPA
» Texas Teacher Certification
» Teaching Service Record
» Advanced Program Application
» Essay

Application Deadlines

» Summer I 2025: May 16, 2025
» Summer II 2025: June 20, 2025
» Fall 2025: August 1, 2025

Tuition and Fees

Program Cost - Online
» Texas Resident: $14,742
» Non-Texas Resident: $18,882
» Non-U.S. Resident: $31,302

Semester Cost - Online (9 Hours)
» Texas Resident: $3,984
» Non-Texas Resident: $5,019
» Non-U.S. Resident: $8,124

These amounts are rough estimates that are subject to change.
These amounts do not include the cost of textbooks or class supplies.