MEd in Special Populations

University of Houston

The Special Populations Master’s Program prepares professionals for the high-needs field of Special Education. Graduates find abundant opportunities for challenging and rewarding careers.The Master’s in Special Populations develops professional, interpersonal, and intrapersonal skills through:College of Education Core CourseworkSpecial Education Content CourseworkComprehensive Exam (or Master’s Thesis)The Special Populations Master’s Program prepares educators to assume positions in:Public and Private Early Childhood - 12th-grade school settingsEducational and Social AgenciesFoundationsPublic and Private Research OrganizationsResidential FacilitiesGraduates with an M.Ed. in Special Populations may pursue the following careers:Community College InstructorsEducational DiagnosticiansSpecial Education TeachersEC-12 Team LeadersEC-12 Department ChairsEC-12 Special Education Coordinators/AdministratorsThe program offers five areas of emphasis:Special Education Emphasis (Online)Special Education Certification Emphasis (Hybrid)Educational Diagnostician Certification Emphasis (Hybrid)Gifted and Talented Emphasis (Online)Special Education Leadership Emphasis (Hybrid)

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