Admissions Related

When is the deadline for submission of application materials?

• We admit new cohorts of students bi-annually for the fall and spring semester to the UH Main Campus. Please visit the ELPS Admissions page to apply to the program.

What materials do I need to submit for admission consideration?

• Please visit the ELPS Admissions page. Additional information such as GRE, GPA, and other requirements are available through the UH College of Education Office of Graduate Admissions.

Can I keep my full-time job and pursue this degree?

• Many of our students are also full-time professionals. The program is designed for working professionals.

Can I apply if I’m not currently a teacher?

• Three of our tracks do not require you to be a teacher: Special Education, Special Education Certification, and Gifted and Talented.
• Educational Diagnostician Certification and Special Education Leadership require current teacher certification.

My undergraduate degree is not in education, can I still apply?

• Yes! Many of our students are changing careers, want to stay in non-education related fields but gain the knowledge and training our programs can offer, or have degrees in a different but related field.

Course Related 

What is the format of classes?

• The Special Education and Gifted & Talented tracks are 100% online, while the Educational Diagnostician Certification and Special Education Certification tracks have about 80% of their courses online and 20% are face to face.  The Special Education Leadership track meets 70% online; the remaining 30% are provided by the K-12 Leadership program and format varies. All courses vary by semester and instructor.

Where can I find financial aid and tuition and fees information?

• Current financial aid and tuition and fees information are posted on the UH Office of Student Business Services website.
• UH has a tuition calculator at: https://www.uh.edu/financial/graduate/tuition-fees/index.php.

How long does the program take?

• Most students complete the program in 4-5 semesters (including the summer term). Students also seeking certification take 6 semesters.

What additional components are necessary for certification?

• Students in the Special Education Certification and Educational Diagnostician programs will need to complete additional requirements. Detailed information can be found in the M.Ed. Student Handbook and/or the Educational Diagnostician Certification Program & Internship Student Handbook, which can be found on the main program pages:
  • M.Ed. in Special Populations
  • Educational Diagnostician Certification Program

Contact Information

Who can I contact for additional information about courses, program benchmarks, and career opportunities with this degree?

• Please email specpops@uh.edu to discuss the courses, program benchmarks, internship, and career opportunities with this degree.

Department Information

How can I learn more about ELPS degree programs, faculty and staff, news updates, and student testimonials?

• Please visit the ELPS website for complete details.