Program Overview
Reach a new level in education with the Ed.S. – Educational Diagnostician
In the Educational Specialist -- Educational Diagnostician online program from Northwest Missouri State University, you will learn to determine student eligibility for special education services, utilize research methods to design more effective learning plans, and serve as a leader to create more quality experiences for them. Students with a teacher or student service credential in Missouri are eligible for certification as a School Psychological Examiner.
The courses offered in the Ed.S. – Educational Diagnostician program will increase your knowledge around crucial psychological theories and prepare you to assess learners in diverse classrooms to determine their individual needs. You’ll be able to determine eligibility for learners with medical diagnoses, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and be trained to collaborate with other educators and parents to create holistic plans for each student.
Apply what you’ve learned during the required 7-week capstone project. You’ll be required to design and implement an evaluation plan for a case study, culminating in an evaluation report showing you have mastered the material. These skills will qualify you to take on new roles, such as Educational Diagnostician, Academic Assessment Specialist or School Psychological Examiner.
Designed exclusively for post-graduate students, this program gives you the opportunity to collaborate with other highly skilled individuals as you learn.
Graduates of this online educational diagnostician program will be prepared to:
- Evaluate and apply research methods appropriate for special education
- Utilize assessments to determine eligibility for students and design more effective educational learning plans
- Create quality educational experiences for students with exceptionalities through assessments and engaging stakeholders to create a holistic educational plan
- Satisfy the program requirements for the Missouri Psychological Examiner designation (no test required)
- Evaluate and apply research methods appropriate for special education
- Utilize assessments to determine eligibility for students and design more effective educational learning plans
- Create quality educational experiences for students with exceptionalities through assessments and engaging stakeholders to create a holistic educational plan
- Satisfy the program requirements for the Missouri Psychological Examiner designation (no test required)
Career opportunities include:
- Educational Diagnostician
- Academic Assessment Specialist
- Diagnostician
- School Psychological Examiner
- Educational Diagnostician
- Academic Assessment Specialist
- Diagnostician
- School Psychological Examiner
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Also available:
Northwest offers a variety of specialized online education program options. Check out our other online education programs.
Accreditation:
Northwest Missouri State University is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and is recognized by the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education™ (DESE) and the Higher Learning Commission.
Tuition
Check out our affordable tuition
Our Ed.S. – Educational Diagnostician online program offers affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition, which is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed.S. – Ed Diagnostician | $402 | $1,206 | $12,060 |
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Calendar
Learn about our start dates and deadlines
Northwest online programs are delivered in an accelerated format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 1 | 4/29/24 | 4/15/24 | 4/18/24 | 4/22/24 | 4/24/24 | 6/14/24 |
| Summer 2 | 6/24/24 | 6/7/24 | 6/12/24 | 6/14/24 | 6/18/24 | 8/9/24 |
| Fall 1 | 8/26/24 | 8/12/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/19/24 | 8/21/24 | 10/11/24 |
| Fall 2 | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 12/6/24 |
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Admissions
How to get started with the Ed.S. educational diagnostician program
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the Ed.S. – Educational Diagnostician online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
To apply for this program, you must meet these requirements:
- Graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Documentation of ONE of the following:
- Current, valid state teacher certificate
- Successful completion of a teaching degree with at least a 2.75 GPA
- Successful completion of a human development degree with at least a 2.75 GPA
In addition, you must complete EDCI 62642 (Introduction to Teaching Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities) during your first term enrolled at Northwest unless you:
- Hold a degree in special education OR
- Show a service record of teaching in special education for one complete academic year
Students who have started and did not finish an Ed.S. program at another regionally accredited university may be able to transfer up to nine credit hours per advisor approval. If you are a non-Missouri student, you should determine whether this program fits the certification requirements for your state.
Students who did complete an Ed.S. program at another regionally accredited university may substitute coursework in the Northwest Ed.S. program if the previous courses were identical to courses in the Northwest program (advisor approval), but there will still be 10 total courses (30 credit hours) required in the Northwest program.
Northwest students who have completed the M.S.Ed. will be assigned new courses for those already taken and will still take 10 classes (30 hours in the Ed.S. program).
Official transcript(s) can be emailed to: [email protected]. To submit official documents by mail, send them to:
Graduate Records SpecialistNorthwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
Have a question? Call us at 844-890-9304.
Click here for State Authorization information.
Admission Requirements:
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
Courses
Here are the advanced educational diagnostician Ed.S. courses
For the Ed.S. – Educational Diagnostician online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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