SPECPHD - Special Education

Doctor of Philosophy

The Special Education doctoral program gives you the expertise needed to develop, examine and disseminate sustainable practices that result in high achievement and successful independent living for children and adolescents with special needs, including those who are culturally, linguistically and economically diverse. The curriculum covers four main areas of skills and knowledge: foundations of evidence-based practice in special education; research; teacher preparation and personnel development in evidence-based practices; and higher education. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to be a director of special education or an administrator and will be capable of designing research in higher education and school settings.