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 fourth among publics and tied for fifth 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.
Features
Special Education Assistant Professor Jessica Toste Named to the 2017 ‘Texas Ten’ Professors
For the second year in a row, a Special Education faculty member has been recognized by alumni in the Texas Exes’ Texas 10 awards. This year’s recipient, Jessica Toste, completed a master’s and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at McGill University after a mentor helped her realize she could have the most impact by teaching teachers.
Diane Pedrotty Bryant Lauded with Leadership Award
Dr. Diane Bryant was the recipient of the 2017 Jeannette E. Fleischner Career Leadership Award by the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) Division for Learning Disabilities. This award is one of the highest honors for researchers involved with CEC, and recognizes those who have advanced the field of learning disabilities through direct services, policy development, community service, research or organizational leadership throughout their career. Congratulations to Diane!
For Kids With Autism, Imitation Counts for More Than the Highest Form of Flattery
Assistant Professor Micheal Sandbank recently conducted a study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders that searched for the most important predictor of intentional communication.
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Austin, Texas 78712
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