College of Education & Professional Studies

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL DIAGNOSTICIAN

The Educational Diagnostician program prepares students for professional certification by the State Board for Educator Certification. Educational Diagnosticians are employed in school districts, hospitals, early intervention centers and contract privately.

Educational Diagnosticians use psychometric testing and other means of evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services. Educational Diagnosticians administer individual standardized test batteries, including intelligence, vocational, achievement, language, and behavioral tests.  They also make recommend specific evidence-based interventions to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Please explore our Educational Diagnostician programs listed below.

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Careers for an Educational Diagnostician

  • K-12 Education
  • Bilingual Education
  • Special Education
  • Charter Schools
  • Educational Assessment

MASTER OF EDUCATION

Education Degree with Educational Diagnostician Certification

The Master of Education with Educational Diagnostician Certification at Sul Ross State University program prepares students for professional certification by the State Board for Educator Certification. Educational Diagnosticians are employed in school districts, hospitals, early intervention centers and contract privately.
(30 credit hours).

CERTIFICATE

Educational Diagnostician Certification

The Educational Diagnostician Certification at Sul Ross State University is a 21-hour graduate program resulting preparation for Educational Diagnostician certification. Students will be responsible for completing all required coursework, including a 160 clock-hour practicum in a TEA accredited school, comprehensive portfolio examination, university required practice examination, and state-mandated certification examination.

The Educational Diagnostician Concentration and certification is designed to educate students in psychometrics and evaluation for purposes of determining disabilities and services for PK-12th grade students.
(21 credit hours)