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Welcome to the M.Ed. in Special Populations

Application Checklist M.Ed. in Special Populations

Eligibility Requirements

 

Master’s Degree

any field of study

Minimum 2.6 GPA

3.0 preferred

The GRE is not required for this program.

 

For international students: This program does not meet the requirements for studying in the U.S. with an F-1 or J-1 visa.

 

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following application and materials to be considered for admission into the M.Ed. in Special Populations program.

Main Application

The following materials should be submitted through the ApplyWeb application:

Your resume should include your academic history, professional experience, and, if applicable, any relevant research and publications.

Education Diagnostician specialization: 3 years of teaching experience is required.

Special Education Leadership specialization: Experience in special education is strongly recommended for success in this program.

Upload a PDF of your official transcript for initial review. If admitted, you must have your official transcripts sent directly to UH. View transcript instructions.

A recommender should be able to comment on your academic potential in graduate school and leadership potential in the field of study. You will provide contact information for references and they will receive an email with instructions.

View prompts for each specialization.

Format:

  • Maximum of 3 pages, double-spaced
  • Times New Roman font (12 point)
  • 1-inch margins
  • $50 for domestic applicants
  • $80 for international applicants

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship status, must demonstrate proficiency in English to obtain admission to UH. Many applicants meet this requirement based on earning an undergraduate degree in the United States and do not need to submit documentation beyond their transcript. Find options for meeting the English language proficiency requirement.

 

Complete ApplyWeb Application

 

Supplemental Application (Ed. Diag.)

The following materials should be submitted through the Certification Supplemental Application only for the Educational Diagnostician specialization:

You can save a PDF version of your certificate from your TEAL account or via the SBEC search.

Must include signature from HR representative and demonstrate three years of teaching experience either at the time of acceptance or upon program completion.

 

Complete Certification Supplemental Application

 

Teacher Education Application (Special Ed. Certification)

The following materials should be submitted through the Teacher Education Application only for the Special Education Certification specialization:

You will be asked to record a 4-5 minute video of yourself answering questions about your teaching interests and philosophy.

 

Complete Teacher Education Application

 

Admissions Decisions

  • Applicants will receive email confirmation via ApplyWeb when all required documents have been received.
  • Admission decisions will be posted in ApplyWeb. You must formally accept your admissions offer in ApplyWeb in order to enroll.