Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership Online
Advocate for students in special education with a range of social, emotional and physical needs—and the teachers who support them—as a culturally competent, team-oriented and adaptable leader.
Program Overview
Diversify your professional growth with our online M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership
The M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program will boost your credentials as a leader in special education. Develop your expertise to prepare for in-demand positions such as Special Education Department Head or Director.
At TAMIU, you will gain the advanced knowledge and qualifications necessary to guide students and teachers in special education. Broad-based core curriculum covers special education law and ethics, disability evaluation and measurement, and modern research methods. This comprehensive background enables you to implement evidence-based instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Specialized coursework focuses on education policy; decision-making models; leadership paradigms; and data-informed assessment at the classroom, state and federal levels.
Grow as a leader in special education with enhanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities that will help you navigate the increasingly complex landscape of special education. Plus, finish your master's in SPED online in as few as 12 months with accelerated, 7-week online courses ideal for working professionals.
**This program is eligible for the TEACH Grant.
Graduates of this M.S. in Special Education online program will be able to:
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating for individuals with exceptionalities
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating for individuals with exceptionalities
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Accreditation
The Texas A&M International University College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.
Also available:
Texas A&M International University offers a variety of in-demand online education programs. Explore all of our online education programs.
Tuition
Check out the affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition
Tuition for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.
In-State Tuition:
The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Special Education – Educational Leadership | $367 | $ | $12,111 |
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Special Education – Educational Leadership | $1,030 | $33,990 |
*Tuition subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Follow these dates to apply, enroll and start classes
The M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is delivered online, featuring 7-week courses and six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.
| Session | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring II | 3/18/24 | 3/4/24 | 3/11/24 | 3/16/24 | 5/3/24 |
| Summer I | 5/13/24 | 4/29/24 | 5/6/24 | 5/10/24 | 7/2/24 |
| Summer II | 7/8/24 | 6/24/24 | 7/1/24 | 7/5/24 | 8/23/24 |
| Fall I | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/23/24 | 10/11/24 |
| Fall II | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/18/24 | 12/10/24 |
| Spring I | 1/21/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/13/25 | 1/17/25 | 3/8/25 |
| Spring II | 3/24/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/21/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/19/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/12/25 | 5/16/25 | 7/5/25 |
Now enrolling:
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Admissions
You can apply online—start here to find out what’s needed
Applying for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is a simple process. Learn more about the admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2.75 GPA on the last 60 hours
International Transcript Evaluation:
TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:
Texas A&M International University
Graduate School
Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, TX 78041
OR
Electronically to [email protected]
**Former TAMIU students DO NOT have to request TAMIU transcripts.
For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.
Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.
Courses
Learn more about the courses in our online master's in special education
Curriculum for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership online program is comprised of 11 courses (33 credit hours). Students are required to take seven core courses and four specialization courses.
**The maximum grant amount can vary by year. TEACH Grants are available to qualified applicants who enroll in a TEACH Grant eligible program and require approved recipients to sign a service agreement for certain teaching service obligations. If you do not meet the requirements of your service obligation, the grant will turn into a loan that must be repaid, with interest. For more information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach#eligibility or contact the Texas A&M International University Financial Aid Office.
