Graduate Student Alumni Spotlight

Special Education MED

Student Name:  Shannon Parker

Program: Special Education Cohort – Diagnostician Certification

Hometown: Lawton, OK

Undergraduate Institution: Cameron University (B.S.) and TAMU – Commerce (M.S.)

Graduation Year: 2019

Why did you choose to attend UT Tyler?

I heard the program was the best around.

What are your career goals and how does your graduate program support them?

I want to become a well-respected educational diagnostician for a school district in Texas. I would love to get my doctorate someday.

What do you like most about UT Tyler?

The online platform was great for my program….challenging, but great. Also, all of the departments are super responsive and helpful when you have a financial aid, enrollment, or library question.

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