All new students admitted to graduate study in the Department of Special Education during the 2017-2018 academic year will be required to adhere to the degree requirements described in this handbook. Students who were previously admitted to the graduate program may select previous or new program requirements (if any). Changes in program requirements must be approved in writing by the student Academic Advisor, and may require approval of the Graduate Studies Committee.
Administration
| Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark O'Reilly, Department Chair | SZB 306G | (512) 475-6552 |
| Terry Falcomata, Ph.D., Graduate Adviser and Research Coordinator | SZB 306B | (512) 475-6543 |
| Kathryn Tackett, Ph.D., Undergraduate Adviser Cohort Coordinator | SZB 440J | (512) 475-6566 |
| North Cooc, Ph.D., Minority Liaison Officer | SZB 532A | (512) 471-7923 |
| Regina Smuts, Executive Assistant | SZB 306F | (512) 232-7919 |
| Alicia Zapata, Graduate & Admissions Coordinator | SZB 306D | (512) 471-9857 |
| Rosie Garza, Senior Administrative Associate | SZB 306C | (512) 475-6576 |
Concentration Coordinators
| Office | Phone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Autism & Developmental Disabilities | Mark O'Reilly, Ph.D. Terry Falcomata, Ph.D. | SZB 306G SZB 306B | (512) 475-6552 (512) 475-6543 |
| Learning Disabilities/Behavior Disorders | Sharon Vaughn, Ph.D. | SZB 329 | (512) 232-2357 |
| Early Childhood Special Education | Micheal Sandbank, Ph.D. | SZB 532D | (512) 232-3589 |
| High Incidence Disabilities | Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Ph.D. | SZB 408N | (512) 232-2340 |
| Multicultural Special Education | Audrey Sorrells, Ph.D. | SZB 408J | (512) 471-5017 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor Education | James Schaller, Ph.D. | SZB 532B | (512) 475-6577 |
| Graduate Coordinator (Admissions) | Alicia Zapata | SZB 306D | (512) 471-9857 |
Faculty
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Contact Information
Main Office
George I. Sanchez Building
3rd Floor, Room 306
Phone: (512) 232-7919
Mailing Address
Department of Special Education University of Texas at Austin
1912 Speedway STOP D5300
Austin, TX 78712
