Special Education (MEd) with a concentration in High-Incidence Disabilities

Preparation in the identification of, and educational programming for, students with high-incidence disabilities; specifically, learning disabilities and/or emotional/behavioral disorders. Emphasis is on characteristics, academic and behavioral assessment, and academic and behavioral programming. Graduates are employed as master teachers, instructional/intervention specialists and community agency collaborators.

Top 3 Careers

• Community Agency Collaborator
• Community Collaborator
• Intervention Specialist

How it Works

• Earn a master’s degree in as little as 15 months (33 hours) or go at a slower pace.
• Courses are offered on a rotation schedule via two 8-week terms during the fall and spring semesters and 3-week, 5-week, and 10-week terms during the summer.
• 5 different starting points during the year.

Apply online through GradCAS

• Apply online through the GradCAS application system. The steps to apply and application links can be found at https://www.unt.edu/admissions/graduate/steps-to-apply.html. 

• All application documents can be uploaded during the application process. You can view the details of these requirements under Submit Application Documents or at http://www.coe.unt.edu/educational-psychology/graduate-admissions.

• Requirements for international applicants can be viewed at http://admissions.unt.edu/international, including information on meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement. 

Submit Application Documents

• Two written letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references. These letters must be specifically written for the current application, signed by the reference, and printed on his/her official letterhead. Personal references are not accepted.  
• Professional resume that delineates previous work, educational experiences, membership and involvement in professional organizations, and scholarly activities.
• Personal statement between 1-3 pages that explicitly addresses your goals and rationale for applying to the desired concentration and degree at UNT.
• GRE scores are not required.

All departmental admission decisions are based on a holistic review of the applicant's submitted materials. Applicants that are strong in all areas will have first priority for admission.

Send all application inquiries to:

Devyn Dougherty
Coordinator of Graduate Admissions
University of North Texas
Department of Educational Psychology
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Email: Devyn.Dougherty@unt.edu

All students completing the Master of Education with a major in special education degree are required to complete a minimum of 33 hours as follows.

Departmental core, 6 hours

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• EPSY 5000 - Introduction to Educational Psychology
• EPSY 5050 - Foundations of Educational Research Methodology

Common courses in special education, 9 hours

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Course selection made with advisor’s approval.

• EDSP 5240 - Collaboration with Parents, Paraeducators and Professionals
• EDSP 5330 - Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners

 

• EDSP 5520 - Special Education Law

or

• EDSP 5710 - Special Education Programs and Practices

Concentration area, minimum 18 hours

High incidence disabilities

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• EDSP 5200 - Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities
• EDSP 5510 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Learners
• EDSP 5615 - Positive Behavioral Interventions in Educational and Related Settings
• EDSP5660 - Transition Education and Services for Exceptional Learners
• EDSP 5730 - Educational Aspects of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
• EDSP 5755 - Adapting Curriculum to Meet Special Learning Needs

Completion of master’s comprehensive exam

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Financial Aid

UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.

UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.

Applying for financial aid

1. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available annually.
2. You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid.
3. Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
4. Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online at financialaid.unt.edu