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Making an Impact through Research Our faculty and students conduct research that touches all aspects of education, both inside and outside the classroom. We study the ways that people learn, and develop physically and mentally, by exploring areas that influence policy and the understanding of education and health. The driving force for… Read More

Career Research Information

Career Research Information Career Engagement Use our research tools to explore careers, industries, job outlook, and more. Texas Education Career Engagement is neither responsible for, nor has control of, the content of any external websites, nor does it endorse any commercial products, services, or websites. Always research any job… Read More

Internships

Internships Career Engagement It’s never too early to start thinking about internships! Internships can help you explore your personal and professional interests, try out a career option, and network with professionals. Why should I do an internship? According to the National Association of Colleges and… Read More

Career Fair Preparation

Career Fair Preparation Career Engagement Attending a career fair will help you identify the right career path as you will be working with like-minded people interested in similar fields. Bonus: you will be creating your first professional network! During the Fair Arriving at the Fair… Read More

Dress for Success

Dress for Success Career Engagement Sources say that up to 55 percent of another person’s perception of you is based on how you look, so make the right impression at your interview. Although dressing and grooming appropriately may not get you the job, it will give you a competitive edge and… Read More

Interviewing

Interviewing Career Engagement You have worked hard during your college career by focusing on your studies, internships, student teaching, and other activities. You have developed a great résumé that cleanly summarizes your accomplishments and delivers a clear message about you to your potential employers. As a result, you have an… Read More

SPED 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, Department ChairOffice Hours: by appointment (512)… 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

Early Childhood Special Education

Early Childhood Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education 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/ECS faculty Core… Read More

Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders Doctoral Program Department of Special Education The Department of Special Education offers a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree with a concentration in Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders (LD/BD). This program will prepare you to work in a variety of settings including higher education, leadership roles in… Read More