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Earning a doctorate in Education with a Special Education focus equips you for a dynamic career path where you can shape the future of educational and behavioral fields through leadership roles, academic research, and innovative ventures—from training future educators to overseeing special education programs, designing curricula, or directing therapeutic facilities. The program strengthens fundamental competencies for high-level professional work while allowing students to cultivate specialized knowledge in key disciplines vital to the sector. It prioritizes academic research as a bridge between theory and real-world application, offering instruction in proven educational methodologies. The curriculum leverages the combined expertise of departmental and cross-disciplinary faculty, recognizing that addressing complex challenges demands inventive solutions and collective effort. The program highlights community-engaged learning to drive tangible, positive changes for people with disabilities.
You must have a bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
Some doctoral programs (but not all) require a master's degree from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.
GPA
bachelor's degree – You must have earned a minimum of a 3.0 GPA from the undergraduate degree-granting institution.
master's degree (when required) – You must have earned a minimum of a 3.2 GPA from the master's degree-granting institution.
Required Scores to demonstrate English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT 79; IELTS 6.5 Band; Pearson's PTE 53