Ph.D. in Special Education Program By Lehigh University |Top Universities
Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program 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.

Program 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

Undergraduate

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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Lehigh University combines the learning opportunities of a larger research university with the personal attention of a small, private college. We offer a host of programs that cross colleges and fields of study, and we encourage you to take courses outside of your college or major to create a personalized curriculum that is as unique as you are. College is your experience, you should be able to explore your interests in Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Minor Degree programs, Interdisciplinary Degree programs, Accelerated Masters and Certificates. 

Lehigh University offers nationally recognized, research-based Ph.D. programs and professional master's degree and certificate programs. Through an expansive offering of graduate degree programs, graduate studies at Lehigh produce driven and highly accomplished alumni with a demonstrable track record of success in industry and academia.

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