Master of Science in Education in Educational Diagnostician with School Psychological Examiner Certification Online
Program Overview
Discover the benefits of our MSEd. in Educational Diagnostician with School Psychological Examiner Certification
Support your students better when you can analyze, assess, and determine eligibility for students with exceptionalities, such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder, when you become a certified school psychological examiner through this educational diagnostician master's degree.
Equipped with the psychological examiner certificate, you can conduct formal evaluations to monitor student progress and integrate the corresponding data into comprehensive plans of action. Learn how to collaborate with schools and families to create multifaceted approaches for student success with tiered systems of support.
Developed based on feedback from an advisory board of teachers and administrators, this curriculum keeps you at the forefront of emerging educational diagnostic trends. Explore literacy-based assessments, theories of applied learning, theories of individual cognition and academic interventions.
All courses incorporate hands-on field experiences, so you can immediately apply your new expertise. You will also begin working with a mentor early in this dynamic online master’s program to create a richer learning experience
Graduates of this diagnostician master’s program online will be able 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 certification requirements for the Missouri School 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 certification requirements for the Missouri School Psychological Examiner designation (no test required)
Expand your career opportunities to include:
- School Psychological Examiner
- Educational Diagnostician
- Academic Assessment Specialist
- Diagnostician
- School Psychological Examiner
- Educational Diagnostician
- Academic Assessment Specialist
- Diagnostician
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.
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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
Earn an affordable degree with Northwest online
Our MSEd. in Educational Diagnostician with School Psychological Examiner Certification 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* |
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MSEd. in Ed Diagnostician School Psych Examiner Cert. | $391 | $1,173 | $11,730 |
Important Refund Information
2nd day of class | Last date for 100% refund for dropped course |
4th day of class | Last date for 75% refund for dropped course |
6th day of class | Last date for 50% refund for dropped course |
8th day of class | Last date for 25% refund for dropped course |
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Calendar
Don’t forget these 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 |
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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 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/6/25 | 1/7/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/27/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/5/25 | 4/25/25 |
Summer 1 | 5/5/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/24/25 | 4/28/25 | 4/30/25 | 6/20/25 |
Summer 2 | 6/23/25 | 6/6/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/13/25 | 6/17/25 | 8/8/25 |
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Admissions
Begin the admission process today
At Northwest, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the diagnostician master’s program online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them. The requirements include:
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’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 hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 on the undergraduate transcript.
Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.75 may be admitted conditionally and will be required to earn a 3.0 GPA on six graduate-level credit hours in order to continue the program.
Program admission also requires documentation of ONE of the following:
- Current, valid state issued teaching 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) prior to beginning the degree program unless you:
- Hold a degree in special education OR
- Show a service record of teaching in special education for one complete academic year
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.
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Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’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
Review your master's coursework
For the MSEd. in Educational Diagnostician with School Psychological Examiner Certification online, the curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours).
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Northwest Missouri State University is ranked #1 among the "Best Online Colleges in Missouri" by SR Education Group (2020)
Highly Qualified Faculty
100% of classes are taught by professionals, not graduate assistants
*Tuition and fees are based on current rates. Textbooks and laptops are not included with tuition.
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