Fall Semester
Submit by July 26
Classes start mid-late August
Take classroom learning beyond the books in our unique, 100% online Master of Education in Special Education. Educators will equip themselves with the know-how to meet the learning and educational goals of students with special needs. Individuals who need to obtain their initial teacher certification should review our M.Ed. in Special Education with certification webpage.
Need to obtain your initial teacher certification? Explore our M.Ed. in Special Education with initial certification page.
Submit by July 26
Classes start mid-late August
Semester Start |
Courses Start |
Application Deadline** |
All Supporting Documents Due*** |
Registration Deadline |
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Spring II |
03/18/24 |
03/01/2024 |
03/11/23 |
03/17/24 |
Summer I |
05/13/24 |
04/19/2024 |
04/22/24 |
05/12/24 |
Summer II | 06/27/24 | 06/01/2024 | 06/10/24 | 06/23/24 |
Fall I | 08/19/2024 | 07/26/2024 | Contact Us | Contact Us |
*The M.Ed. in Special Education program (with or without certification) only admits students into the first Fall Cohort.
** To meet this deadline, applicants should have applied to UTA's Graduate School. This includes completion of their ApplyUTA application, paying the application fee, and submitting their official transcripts.
***Applicants may still need to complete a program-specific application process after being admitted to the Graduate School.
View the official catalog for additional admissions criteria and important information for the:
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Education must submit two* recommendation forms. The required Recommendation Form is available for download here. Please wait until you receive your 10-digit, UTA student ID number and until a member of our academic team contacts you to submit your recommendation forms.
*Note: The Principal Certification Only Program requires three recommendation forms.
Information for Permanent Residents and International Applicants
Our fully online programs are open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and International Students who do not hold F1, J1, B1, and B2 status. In addition to the required application and admission documents, the following materials must also be submitted:
*Certification programs only accept TOEFL due to Texas Education Agency requirements.
View test score requirements online.
Email UTA's international office at international@uta.edu.
*The resources provided here are for informational purposes. Please review the UTA's website and Official Catalog for official information.
Graduate students will be prepared for advanced preparation to serve students with disabilities.
Total 30 hours, including:
Review the degree plan for your chosen track. Need to obtain your initial teacher certification? Explore our M.Ed. in Special Education with initial certification page for aspiring teachers.
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