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Master of Educational Diagnostician

Houston Christian University

  • Houston, United States
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Master

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Houston Christian University campus

About the program

Prepares students for Texas certification as educational diagnosticians who assess special education eligibility.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Educational Diagnostician. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Educational diagnostician
  • Special education coordinator or supervisor
  • Special education leadership

Curriculum

  • 36 credits in twelve courses including Research Techniques and Procedures
  • Survey of Exceptional Children
  • Individual Psychological Evaluation
  • Advanced Assessment in Special Education
  • Measurement and Appraisal
  • School Law and Practicum in Diagnosis
  • Plus a public school internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a foreign transcript evaluation
  • Programme admissions supplements
  • English proficiency proof and financial documentation for F-1. Counseling and family therapy programmes require a 3.0 GPA and an interview
  • Educator preparation programmes need an EPP interview and a 2.5 GPA (or 3.0 in the last 60 hours).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a foreign transcript evaluation (course-by-course), Programme-specific admissions supplements, GRE/GMAT for some programmes, Financial affidavit and bank proof for one academic year (F-1), Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate needs 3.0 GPA.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements at hc. Edu/the-graduate-school/admission-requirements/. Apply through the institution's admissions portal hc. Edu/the-graduate-school/graduate-apply-now/. Submit the programme admissions supplements
  2. A foreign transcript evaluation of previous degrees
  3. English proficiency proof and a passport copy valid 6 months. Pay the International Processing Fee (amount on the linked page) and send financial documentation for F-1.. After admission follow the Current Students page for I-20 and visa steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,740 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$200 USD

Program details

CampusHouston
Faculty or schoolEducation and Behavioral Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Educational Diagnostician
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    11 Jan 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.