Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading Online
Better support students in special education when you diagnose reading issues, plan individualized reading interventions and evaluate students' literacy progress. Apply your improved skillsets with hands-on field experiences.
Program Overview
Expand your career pathways with our online M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading
Design, implement and direct reading programs for students in special education when you earn an online M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading from TAMIU. Meet the rising demand for special education experts who can diagnose and support reading difficulties in the special education population.
Gain cutting-edge tools to help students in special education programs overcome their reading disorders. You will work closely alongside distinguished faculty to administer diagnostic assessment, perform remedial interventions and evaluate student literacy progress. Master the theories, principles and strategies for executing developmentally appropriate reading programs for pre-kindergarten to adult learners. Specialize in reading from a unique special education lens with core coursework that covers special education law and ethical responsibility, issues in disability throughout a lifespan, behavior management of exceptional children, and foundations of educational research.
This career-advancing master's in special education online gives you the special education and reading expertise that schools need, making you a competitive hire for any institution. Accelerated, 7-week courses enable you to finish your degree in as few as 12 months.
**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 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 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
Earn your degree affordably with our low-cost tuition
Tuition for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading 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 – Reading | $367 | $ | $12,111 |
Out-of-State Tuition:
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. in Special Education – Reading | $1,030 | $33,990 |
*Tuition subject to change.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Review important start dates and deadlines
The M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading 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 |
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Admissions
Get started on your application today—here's how
Applying for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading 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 need to submit 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
Check out the online master's degree in special education curriculum
Curriculum for the M.S. in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading 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.
