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Ph.D. in Special Education

Location

19 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, United States
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. program in Special Education is designed for the college graduate who holds a master’s degree in special education or a related area and who is interested in pursuing advanced studies in special education. It prepares students for careers in educational leadership in higher education as teacher trainers, consultants, and researchers. Our training through 20-courses (60 credits) is individualized and emphasizes applied research, faculty-student mentoring, and the development of professional competencies such as writing for publication, college teaching, grant writing, and program administration.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Ph.D. program in Special Education is designed for the college graduate who holds a master’s degree in special education or a related area and who is interested in pursuing advanced studies in special education. It prepares students for careers in educational leadership in higher education as teacher trainers, consultants, and researchers. Our training through 20-courses (60 credits) is individualized and emphasizes applied research, faculty-student mentoring, and the development of professional competencies such as writing for publication, college teaching, grant writing, and program administration.

Admission Requirements

3+
Online application, transcripts, minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate and graduate), a Master's degree in Special Education or related field, GRE score (waived for 2022 Summer and Fall Start), two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

5 Years
Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

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