Educational Diagnostician, Post Graduate Certificate

Steps/Timeline to Complete Professional Certifications

Admission to Graduate School

1. File completed application for the Professional Education Program and Grad School
2. Meet GPA and degree requirements for admission to Grad School and the specific degree requirements
3. Indicate specific non-teacher certification desired

Admission to the Education Preparation Program

4. Provide a copy of a valid teacher certification
5. Provide evidence of required minimum years teaching experience
6. Submit service record
7. Interview
8. Apply to the Education Preparation Program
9. Submit autobiography
10. TEA Required Trainings

Upon admission to the Education Preparation Program Coursework

11. Contact advisor for course direction and selection
12. Prior to the practicum, pass the practice exam and attempt the state exam
13. Complete all program and/or degree requirements
14. Candidate will be recommended to certify

Time for completion does vary for each individual. The recommended timeline for completion for most candidates is 2 to 4 years.

Course Requirements

• EDSP 5110 - Education Preparation Program Application 1 hrs
• EDSP 5304 - Survey of Exceptionalities 3 hrs
• EDSP 5305 - Special Education Law 3 hrs
• EDSP 5306 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Disabilities 3 hrs
• EDSP 5308 - Appraisal of Students with Disabilities 3 hrs
• EDSP 5315 - Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities 3 hrs
• EDSP 5353 - Internship in Educational Diagnostics 3 hrs
• EDSP 5358 - Achievement, Ability, and Processing Tests 3 hrs
• EDSP 5359 - Individual Cognitive Assessment 3 hrs