Early Childhood Intervention Master’s Program Department of Special Education The Department of Special Education offers a hybrid Early Childhood Intervention Master’s (M.A. or M.Ed.) with tailored content and placements working with children from birth through age 8 using evidence-based practices. Course content focuses on teaching young children with autism and… Read More
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Master’s Program Department of Special Education The concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (A&DD) provides advanced training in the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practices to individuals with autism and related developmental and physical disabilities and their families. Graduates are prepared to assume educational and… Read More
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Doctoral Program Department of Special Education The Autism and Developmental Disabilities (A&DD) Doctoral Program provides students with cutting-edge training for conducting research. Students engage in hands-on practice with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. In this concentration, we strive to provide students with teaching, research,… Read More
Message from the Chair Department of Special Education Welcome to the Department of Special Education at The University of Texas at Austin. The Department of Special Education is a premier research and training facility committed to improving and transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities, or those at risk of… Read More
Research Department of Special Education The Department of Special Education is currently ranked sixth in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report. This is largely due to the research conducted by our faculty and graduate students. Our research… Read More
About Department of Special Education The Department of Special Education is a collaboration between faculty, students, staff and resources aimed at improving the quality of life and promoting success for individuals with disabilities. The innovative research from our department has a deep global impact. Read More
About Curriculum and Instruction The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is a diverse connection of teachers, teacher educators and researchers inspiring innovative teaching and learning. Our department values the contributions of linguistically and culturally rich communities and aims to develop deeper… Read More
Past Inductees The Kinesiology and Health Education Hall of Honor 2023 Laurence Chalip Distinguished Faculty Inductee Michael “Spanky” Stephens Distinguished Alumnus 2022 Baker Harrell Distinguished Community Contributor Inductee Jeffrey Horowitz Distinguished Alumnus Inductee 2021 Michael H. Haynes Distinguished Community Contributor Mildred J. “Mickey” Little Distinguished… Read More
Our Alumni Department of Kinesiology or Health Education A graduate degree in Kinesiology or Health Education prepares students for a broad range of professional and academic careers. Explore what our graduates have gone on to accomplish in the fields of sports, medicine, business, academia and more. Ben B. Yaspelkis… Read More
Kinesiology and Health Career Paths Career Engagement A degree in Kinesiology and Health (KHE) opens doors for a wide variety of rewarding careers. Many graduates become entrepreneurs, pursue careers in education, or move into sport management. Others become fitness instructors and personal trainers, helping clients to maximize workouts, meet fitness… Read More
