Special Education
Innovative research with a global impact
The Department of Special Education is routinely ranked among the top 10 peer departments in the nation. This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked us sixth among publics and seventh overall. We offer students the opportunity to gain specialist training and research experience with diverse populations across the life span.
Our faculty are actively involved in innovative research that has a global impact on topics like supporting bilingual students with disabilities, math and reading interventions, design and evaluation of assistive technology, educating students with autism spectrum disorders, and the transition and post-school employment for people with disabilities.
Graduate Programs
Master’s and doctoral programs designed to inspire students to conduct research and work in the field of as advocates for special education. Engage in coursework led by experts in the field, and innovative research aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate students can major in special education which leads to teacher certification in special education (EC-12) and general education (EC-6). Students learn the foundations of teaching and supporting children with mild to severe disabilities.
Feature Stories
Clinical Assistant Professor Katie Tackett Wins Massey Award
The Massey Award recognizes a “teacher of teachers,” who inspires and prepares future elementary and secondary teachers.
Christian Doabler, Meadows Center Receive $2.5 Million Grant to Design a Core Science Program
The primary aim of this 4-year project (Scientific Explorers) is to iteratively develop and rigorously test the promise of a core science program aimed at promoting an early foundation for learning science among all second grade students, including students at risk for or with learning disabilities and dyslexia.
Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Meadows Center Receive $1.2 Million Grant to Prepare Doctoral Students
Diane Pedrotty Bryant and the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk in the College of Education have received a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education for doctoral leadership preparation in intensive interventions for students with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.
Alumni Spotlight: Mandy Rispoli
“The mentorship and guidance I received from faculty and classmates during my time at Texas is something I have not seen replicated anywhere else.”
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