Special Education at
Texas A&M International University
The Special Education Program at Texas A&M International University is entering into an exciting new era. The program is expanding due to the overwhelming need for certified special educators locally and nationwide. The College of Education has developed programs in generic special education for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Master of Science in Generic Special Education has seven areas of specialization: Education of Students with Emotional Disturbance, Education of Students with Hearing Impairments, Early Childhood Education, Bilingual Education, Reading, Supervision, and Educational Diagnostician.
 Message from the Dean of College of Education
"The College of Education, Preparing Tomorrow's Educators, Today!"
Welcome to the world of teaching in special education! We are glad you are considering a profession in special education. We believe that teaching is the most exciting and rewarding endeavor anyone can pursue. Teaching gives us the opportunity to change hearts and minds. The College of Education at Texas A&M International University is here to help you make your dreams come true. We have many opportunities to help you prepare for teaching in today's schools. Please visit the links to our page and explore our programs and various routes of teacher certification.
Our college is the fastest growing college within the University. The COED offers a full comprehensive program for the educator preparation at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The college is divided into three departments that serve the diverse needs for students entering the teaching profession and for school districts accessing the advanced educator preparation programs. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction oversees the undergraduate teacher preparation program as well as offers graduate degrees in Reading and Curriculum & Instruction. The Department of Special Populations offers graduate degrees as well as endorsements in Early Childhood, Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education and Communication Disorders. The Department of Professional Programs offers graduate degrees and certification for school counselors, school principals and school superintendents.
The College also offers two Doctoral Ph. D. degrees in collaboration with Texas A&M in Educational Administration and Curriculum & Instruction. Additionally, degreed students considering teaching as a profession can avail themselves of our Alternative Teacher Certification Program.
We exist to serve the educational needs of our learning community. Tell us how we can assist you!
Sincerely,
Humberto Gonzalez, Ed.D.
Dean, College of Education
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