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Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders Doctoral Program Department of Special Education Designed For This program is designed for students who aspire to become scholars, researchers, and leaders in special education. It is ideal for individuals passionate about improving academic and behavioral outcomes for learners with learning disabilities and behavioral… Read More

Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Intervention Department of Special Education The Department of Special Education offers hybrid master’s (M.Ed., M.A.) and in-person doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees with a concentration in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI). This concentration will prepare you to be a leading scholar through Intensive mentoring from ECI faculty Core content in early… Read More

Autism and Developmental Disabilities

Autism and Developmental Disabilities Department of Special Education The Department of Special Education offers master’s (M.Ed., M.A.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (A&DD). Our program curricula are Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) approved and many of our graduates become Board Certified Behavior… Read More

Contact Us

Contact Us Department of Special Education Main OfficeGeorge I. Sánchez Building, Suite 3.708 Hours8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Monday – Friday Mailing AddressDepartment of Special Education 1912 Speedway Sánchez Building Suite 3.708Austin, TX 78712 Phone: 512-471-4161 Administration Nathan Clemens, ChairOffice Hours: by appointment 512-475-6552 Terry Falcomata,… Read More

Educator Preparation Services

Educator Preparation Services Become a Teacher The Educator Preparation Services oversees the Professional Development Sequence (PDS) that encompasses all the professional development courses and on-site training that may lead to a recommendation for teacher certification.  Students apply during the long… Read More

Beth Maloch

Beth Maloch Senior Associate DeanElizabeth Shatto Massey Endowed Chair in Education Beth Maloch As senior associate dean, Dr. Maloch leads the college across all areas of academic excellence including academic strategy, faculty hiring, promotion and tenure processes, and administration.  Dr. Maloch previously served as associate dean for Administration and… Read More

Alexandra Loukas

Alexandra Loukas Associate Dean for Research and Graduate StudiesTeresa Lozano Long Endowed Chair in Kinesiology and Health Education As Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Loukas is responsible for leading initiatives to support College of Education research and graduate students. She directs the college’s Office of Educational Research… Read More

Richard Hogeda

Richard Hogeda Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Richard Hogeda Richard Hogeda oversees the daily student support functions of the student division of the dean’s office and is responsible for academic advising programs, new student orientation, degree evaluation, study abroad programs and student organizations. Hogeda has worked in the College… Read More

Resumen de los Programas y certificación para educadores

Programas de preparación de educadores Líderes en educación y salud La Universidad de Texas en Austin ofrece programas de preparación del profesorado aprobados por el estado y por la Asociación Sureña de Facultades y Escuelas (SACS). The College of Education… Read More

Teacher Certification FAQs

Teacher Certification FAQs What is the GPA Requirement? Most of the teacher preparation programs listed under the College of Education require a minimum 2.5 GPA. The requirements outside of the College of Education vary by degree and certification program. Please check the… Read More