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).
Contact
Karin Leiva-Otzoy, M.Ed., karin.leiva-otzoy@sulross.edu, 432.837.8173
Nehal Elramly, Ph.D., nehal.elramly@sulross.edu, 432.837.8173
MEd Educational Diagnostician Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
- Each graduate student will demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and integrate multiple sources of information regarding the cognitive and scholastic development of pupils in order to assist parents and school personnel to make informed educational decisions regarding instructional needs.
- Each graduate student will demonstrate the ability to use knowledge of research, statistics, and evaluation methods to inform all areas of practice, from choosing appropriate methods for collecting information to making recommendations for interventions based on empirical evidence.
- Each graduate student will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional policies, and practices.
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