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Advanced Study in Development Science and Variance I: The Early Years | |
Advanced Study in Development Science and Variance II: The Later Years | |
Preparation for the Professoriate in Special Education | |
Disability and Public Policy | |
Research and Trends in Special Education (Literature Review) | |
Introduction to Educational Statistics | |
Group Comparison Designs and Analyses | |
Qualitative Research Methods | |
3 credits in Level B research methods coursework selected in consultation with the advisor. | |
Doctoral Internship: Special Education | |
9 credits in interdisciplinary elective courses selected from the following in consultation with the advisor: | |
Federal Education Policy Institute | |
Administration and Supervision of Special Education | |
Doctoral Proseminar: Scholarly Writing in Applied Settings | |
Consultation and the Change Process | |
Doctoral Seminar in Special Education | |
Dissertation Research (taken for a minimum of 12 credits) | |
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required. |
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This program requires 54 credits .
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Graduates are prepared to have an impact through leadership in academic settings, research communities, policy institutions, and advocacy organizations. You will become a leader, innovator, and change agent in the field of special education.
Our graduates serve as:
Associate Dean for Research and External Relations; Director of Accreditation; Professor, Special Education and Disability Studies
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With a focus on students with disabilities, the special education PhD specialization prepares doctoral students for positions in research and leadership in higher education or the community. Baylor uses a competency-based approach to ensure doctoral students gain knowledge and skills in research, teaching, and supervision while our coursework offers a blend of theory and practice for serving individuals with high-incidence disabilities. Doctoral students will have research opportunities at the Spring Literacy Clinic offered through the Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities and in the newly developed twice-exceptionalities programming through the Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.
Mack Burke, PhD Dr. Burke teaches graduate coursework in positive behavioral support and single-subject research methods. He regularly provides technical assistance on school-wide positive behavior support and evidence-based social and behavioral practices to school districts.
Erik Carter, PhD Dr. Carter’s research and writing focus on principle-driven and research-based strategies for promoting full participation, relationships, and valued roles for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Tonya Davis, PhD, BCBA-D Dr. Davis’ research interest involves the treatment of severe challenging behavior among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Tamara Hodges, EdD Dr. Hodges’s interests are in curricular issues for special needs students, therapeutic approaches for individuals with eating disorders, and depression in adolescents and young adults. Dr. Hodges holds a license for the independent practice of psychology in Texas and is a licensed specialist in school psychology (LSSP).
Tracey Sulak, PhD Dr. Sulak’s primary research interests involve the impact of environment on educational outcomes across the lifespan, and much of her research is funded by internal and external grants. Dr. Sulak conducts both applied research and secondary data set analysis, with much of her applied research situated in local public schools or colleges and universities.
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The PhD program prepares leaders in the field of special education to bring systemic change to educational and community settings in ways that improve access and equity for children and youth with disabilities and their families. The program prepares graduates to address pressing issues in the field including increasing equity across diverse groups of students, improving post-school outcomes for individuals with disabilities, and enhancing teacher efficacy in special education.
Faculty research focuses on the following areas: • Research methodologies in special education • Diversity and equity issues in the field of special education • Literacy and reading instruction for individuals with disabilities • Teacher education and preparation of high-quality special education teachers • Evidence-based interventions with students with severe disabilities including multiple disabilities, intellectual disability and autism • Special education issues in adolescence, transitional and vocational education
Special education is one of the two academic areas in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. The areas are joined by a common mission of preparing professional leadership personnel to address the educational and rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities across the life span. Special education addresses the needs of children, youth, and young adults through its teacher education, research and service programs. Rehabilitation psychology addresses the needs of older youth, young adults, and adults. Department faculty in both areas join resources to provide training and research programs that promote successful transition from school to the world of work, post-secondary education and successful psycho-social adaptation for individuals with disabilities.
The department is a national and international leader in preparing PhD professionals to serve in leadership positions in university teaching, research, and program administration. This leadership is evidenced by the publication and research record of its faculty and graduates, and by the routine placement of PhD graduates in major universities and colleges.
Please consult the table below for key information about this degree program’s admissions requirements. The program may have more detailed admissions requirements, which can be found below the table or on the program’s website.
Graduate admissions is a two-step process between academic programs and the Graduate School. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Graduate School as well as the program(s). Once you have researched the graduate program(s) you are interested in, apply online .
Requirements | Detail |
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Fall Deadline | January 1 |
Spring Deadline | The program does not admit in the spring. |
Summer Deadline | The program does not admit in the summer. |
GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) | May be required in certain cases; consult program. |
English Proficiency Test | Every applicant whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate instruction was not exclusively in English, must provide an English proficiency test score earned within two years of the anticipated term of enrollment. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Requirements for Admission policy: . |
Other Test(s) (e.g., GMAT, MCAT) | n/a |
Letters of Recommendation Required | 3 |
Applicants must have a master's degree in special education, education, curriculum and instruction, teacher preparation, or another related field to be considered for the program.
Applicants are expected to meet general requirements for admission to the Graduate School. The admissions committee considers a variety of factors including:
Resources to help you afford graduate study might include assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, and financial aid. Further funding information is available from the Graduate School. Be sure to check with your program for individual policies and restrictions related to funding.
Financial support is available to admitted students and may include scholarships, traineeships, teaching assistantships, and research/project assistantships. The Special Education PhD program seeks to provide five academic years of funding to qualified admitted students. Funding includes tuition remission and stipend and access to the University's health insurance program among other benefits. Prospective students should see the program website for funding information.
Major requirements.
Review the Graduate School minimum academic progress and degree requirements , in addition to the program requirements listed below.
Face to Face | Evening/Weekend | Online | Hybrid | Accelerated |
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Accelerated: Accelerated programs are offered at a fast pace that condenses the time to completion. Students typically take enough credits aimed at completing the program in a year or two.
Evening/Weekend: Courses meet on the UW–Madison campus only in evenings and/or on weekends to accommodate typical business schedules. Students have the advantages of face-to-face courses with the flexibility to keep work and other life commitments.
Face-to-Face: Courses typically meet during weekdays on the UW-Madison Campus.
Hybrid: These programs combine face-to-face and online learning formats. Contact the program for more specific information.
Online: These programs are offered 100% online. Some programs may require an on-campus orientation or residency experience, but the courses will be facilitated in an online format.
Requirements | Detail |
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Minimum Credit Requirement | 54 credits |
Minimum Residence Credit Requirement | 32 credits |
Minimum Graduate Coursework Requirement | 27 credits must be graduate-level coursework. Refer to the Graduate School: Minimum Graduate Coursework (50%) Requirement policy: . |
Overall Graduate GPA Requirement | 3.00 GPA required. Refer to the Graduate School: Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement policy: . |
Other Grade Requirements | n/a |
Assessments and Examinations | In addition to required coursework, students must pass a qualifying examination, preliminary examination, dissertation, and final oral committee examination. |
Language Requirements | No language requirements. |
Graduate School Breadth Requirement | All doctoral students are required to complete a doctoral minor or graduate/professional certificate. Refer to the Graduate School: Breadth Requirement in Doctoral Training policy: . |
Code | Title | Credits |
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Special Education Core/Seminars | 18 | |
Foundations of Special Education | ||
Seminar in Special Education Research | ||
Multicultural Issues in Special Education | ||
Special Topics (Chosen in consultation with faculty advisor) | ||
Equity and Full Participation for Individuals with Significant Disabilities | ||
Educating Students in Alternative Settings | ||
Mixed Methods Inquiry in Disability, Education and Related Research | ||
Breadth | 9 | |
Students must choose courses in consultation with faculty advisor. | ||
Research Design and Statistics | 15 | |
Students must complete the following courses. Students must complete at least an additional 6 credits of coursework in this category chosen in consultation with faculty advisor. | ||
Statistical Methods Applied to Education I | ||
Statistical Methods Applied to Education II | ||
Introduction to Qualitative Research | ||
Internships | 6 | |
Internship: Research | ||
Internship in Postsecondary Teaching | ||
Dissertation | 6 | |
Research or Thesis | ||
Total Credits | 54 |
The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general university policies. Program authority to set degree policies beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the degree program faculty. Policies set by the academic degree program can be found below.
Prior coursework, graduate credits earned at other institutions.
Refer to the Graduate School: Transfer Credits for Prior Coursework policy.
No credits taken as an undergraduate are allowed to count transfer.
Credits earned as a university special student at uw–madison.
Refer to the Graduate School: Probation policy.
Students are assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the program. See the program handbook for additional information about advising.
Time limits.
Doctoral students have five years from the date of passing the preliminary examination to take the final oral examination and deposit the dissertation.
A candidate for a doctoral degree who fails to take the final oral examination within five years after passing the preliminary examination is required to take another preliminary examination and be admitted to candidacy a second time.
Deposit of the doctoral dissertation in the Graduate School is required.
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The following School of Education Student Grievance Policy and associated procedures are designed for use in response to individual student grievances regarding faculty or staff in the School of Education.
Any individual student who feels they have been treated unfairly by a School of Education faculty or staff member has the right to file a grievance about the treatment and receive a timely response addressing their concerns. Any student, undergraduate or graduate, may use these grievance procedures, except employees whose complaints are covered under other campus policies. The grievance may concern classroom treatment, mentoring or advising, program admission or continuation, course grades (study abroad grade complaints are handled through International Academic Programs ), or issues not covered by other campus policies or grievance procedures.
For grievances regarding discrimination based on protected bases (i.e., race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, etc.), contact the Office of Compliance ( https://compliance.wisc.edu/eo-complaint/ ).
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For grievances about, or directed at, faculty or staff in a School of Education department, unit, or program, students should follow these steps:
For the purpose of this policy, business days refers to those days when the University Offices are open and shall not include weekends, university holidays, spring recess, or the period from the last day of exams of fall semester instruction to the first day of spring semester instruction. All time limits may be modified by mutual consent of the parties involved.
If the grievance concerns an undergraduate course grade, the decision of the department chair after reviewing the committee’s recommendations is final.
Other types of grievances may be appealed using the following procedures:
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Phd special education.
The PhD in Special Education prepares individuals for careers as university scholars, teacher educators, and school leaders. With a focus on conducting research on special education in urban and culturally diverse schools, we emphasize the importance of data and empirically derived theory to promote effective practice and policy for students with special needs. The program develops student competencies in research and teaching through coursework and individual advising. In addition, the program provides doctoral students opportunities to develop competitive professional resumes through scholarly publications and presentations at the national, state, and regional levels. Program faculty have expertise in a range of areas including language and literacy, early intervention, developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, special education policy, and teacher preparation.
Overall: 96 semester hours of graduate work beyond the bachelor’s degree or 64 semester hours beyond the master’s degree
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The purpose of UIC’s Special Education PhD program is to prepare students to pursue careers in special education research in either academia or to pursue school or district administrative positions. Most graduates move into higher education which includes preparing teachers, conducting research, and contributing to the field via various service activities.
Most students complete the program between four and six years with full-time students, typically completing the program in closer to four years and part-time students completing the program in six years.
Transfer of course credit is not automatic and requires approval of program faculty. The UIC Graduate College permits no more than 25 percent of the hours to be transferred into the degree. UIC’s Special Education PhD program will transfer up to 16 credit hours of relevant coursework if approved by the program coordinator and the Graduate College. For more information about credit transfer procedures, please consult the UIC Graduate Catalog .
Yes, many students in the program will hold a full-time job during their program. Evening course meeting times help to reduce conflicts between work and academic schedules.
College of Education courses typically meet once a week in the evenings (5 p.m.–8 p.m.) Monday through Thursday. In the summer, they typically meet twice per week in the evenings (4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)
No, the GRE is not required.
Yes. A master’s degree is required to earn a PhD. The master’s degree may come from any field related to special education. For students without a master’s degree, it is possible to earn one as part of the program of study while pursuing the PhD. Experience working in the field prior to enrolling is beneficial to students entering the field.
UIC makes every effort to help students pay for the cost of going to college. Our College Financial Aid page can help answer your questions.
Review the UIC tuition and fee schedule and find out more about billing and payment options .
The University of Illinois at Chicago offers six basic types of financial aid for graduate students: fellowships, assistantships, tuition-and-selected-fee waivers, traineeships, loans, and employment. Applicants for these types of aid must be admitted to a graduate degree program or have a completed application pending. Eligibility for loans is determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Applicants for loans should go directly to the Office of Student Financial Aid. Applications for fellowships, assistantships, and tuition/fee waivers are available in the department office, the Graduate College Office, and on the Graduate College website. In the administration of these programs and in selecting students for participation in them, the University of Illinois at Chicago adheres to the Nondiscrimination Statement on the Office for Access and Equity website .
Yes. It is best to apply as soon as you know you want to live on campus, because applications are prioritized by date of application. Visit campus housing to find out more and submit your application.
The UIC College of Education is committed to the success of its students. If you have concerns or questions you can stop by the Office of Student Services or make an appointment to see a faculty advisor. The College encourages a good working relationship between students and their advisors. You can also find support from your professors and fellow students. UIC offers many support programs and opportunities that encourage academic success. Your program advisor can help you connect to UIC resources.
The Ohio State University
As a doctoral student in special education you will use research to help improve the lives of children, youth and adults with disabilities as you prepare to become a leader in the field. The full-time PhD program in special education at The Ohio State University is designed to prepare leaders in research, teaching and service. In our accreditated program, you will develop competencies in conducting applied research, writing for publication, advanced applied behavior analysis, college teaching and service to the profession and community.
In consultation with their faculty advisor, students will identify an area of specialization. Examples of specialization include, but are not limited to, applied behavior analysis, intellectual and developmental disabilities, d/Deaf and hard of hearing, high-incidence disabilities, and gifted education.
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The PhD program in Special Education is designed to prepare leaders in research, teaching and service for faculty positions in colleges and universities and for other positions in behavioral clinics or agencies in the communities. In our accredited program, you will develop competencies in conducting research, writing for scholarly publications, using advanced applied behavior analysis and college/university teaching. Doctoral students will obtain a range of expertise in research paradigms and use this knowledge to help improve the educational and social lives of children, youth and adults with disabilities in societies. Our committed faculty will work closely with candidates to prepare them for their future professional careers.
In general, the instructional delivery mode is in-person or face-to-face. There are a few online distance education courses. Students may enroll in individual study credits with their advisors to work on research projects or to prepare for candidacy exams. All students need to complete a dissertation under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Dissertation credits entail individualized meetings between students and advisors.
The program admits full-time and part-time students. Full-time students can complete the program in 3 ½ to 4 years. The completion time for part-time students varies, however, part-time students should enroll in a minimum of 3 credits per semester. After a successful candidacy exam, all students enroll in a maximum of 3 credits until the completion of the dissertation. There is a required minimum of 6 dissertation credits.
Not only is there a teacher shortage in K-12 school settings, but also, there is a need for faculty in higher education settings and even in agencies that serve individuals with disabilities. Graduates should be able to secure a position in comprehensive research institutions (R1), universities with teacher-preparation programs and governmental and service agencies.
All doctoral students are expected to deliver presentations at refereed professional organizational meetings and conferences. Students may have the option of working alongside with faculty on faculty’s research projects, providing them with experience in designing and conducting investigations. Students may also collect data on children and adolescents with disabilities in the schools for their own research projects, including dissertations. Individuals with Graduate Teaching Associateships may supervise undergraduate students in pre-student teaching and student teaching endeavors. There may also be opportunities to teach class sessions or an entire undergraduate course. Students are strongly encouraged to join the student chapters of professional organizations associated with their specialty area (e.g., Association for Behavior Analysis International, Association of College Educators—Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Council of Exceptional Children, International Dyslexia Association, and The Association for Gifted Children).
The SPED doctoral program is flexible to accommodate a range of interests. Students are typically matched with faculty advisors, who have similar or related research interests. Students and advisors work together to develop a program plan that fits the future professional goals of the students. Individuals can decide on a research topic and the manner in which the topic can be investigated (i.e., questions, methodology, research design, etc.).
SPED doctoral courses are taught by SPED faculty with expertise in the various content areas such as behavioral strategies, inclusion and diversity, instructional methods, language and literacy development, paraprofessional training, research paradigms, transition and more. SPED faculty have also conducted research in their instructional areas, making it easy for students to see the connections between research and evidence-based practices. Students are also required to take department-wide and research courses taught by non-SPED faculty to foster a general community of scholars and to understand and appreciate the diversity of instructional and research perspectives.
There are a number of clubs, organizations, and related gatherings at Ohio State for graduate students. Find your niche at the OSU student organization site .
The College offers scholarships for newly-admitted and continuing graduate students, who have qualified credentials and a financial need. Several of these scholarships are geared toward individuals in special education programs. There may be graduate associateship positions (Graduate Teaching Associateship or Graduate Research Associateships) available at the Department or Program level. Individuals should apply for these funding opportunities, which are made public during the admission process.
The SPED faculty is a dedicated group, who desire to facilitate the development of competent scholars, are exposed to and acquire evidence-based practices and critical-thinking skills. Members of the SPED faculty have received several national and international awards and are actively engaged in on-going research and scholarship. The faculty is accessible and committed to contribute to the professional development of students, enabling them to achieve their future professional goals.
Key to teaching, research and learning in the college, associateships provide students with professional experience and financial support.
These financial awards are made by Ohio State to students based on academic merit through a university-wide competition.
The college annually awards scholarships to its students to support their academic goals.
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Master's degree
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The Special Education doctoral program includes 45 credits in Special Education coursework, 15 credits in statistics and research design coursework, 9 credits in coursework for a cognate area outside of, but related to Special Education (e.g. educational policy, child development, social justice, etc), and approximately 21 credits in core competencies of research, grant writing, university ...
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With a focus on students with disabilities, the special education PhD specialization prepares doctoral students for positions in research and leadership in higher education or the community. Baylor uses a competency-based approach to ensure doctoral students gain knowledge and skills in research, teaching, and supervision while our coursework offers a blend of theory and practice for serving ...
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