Tallahassee,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Special Education in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University
Florida State University
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Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Florida State's Curriculum & Instruction: Special Education graduate program equips educators and service professionals with skills to recognize and implement research-backed teaching methods. Students gain deep expertise in special education fields while receiving personalized guidance from faculty mentors. Tailored for working professionals, this program bridges academic concepts with real-world application.
Ranked #16 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report, our Special Education program develops skilled practitioners capable of improving lives for people with disabilities across all age groups. Faculty members consistently conduct groundbreaking research that advances both support systems and societal awareness for individuals with special needs.
The program provides on-campus specialist and doctoral degree options.
At the specialist and doctoral levels, students collaborate with faculty advisors to define their academic focus and customize coursework for targeted professional development.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA An earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while registered as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree.
GRE test scores. Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency.
Ph.D. applicant target scores: Verbal 151+, Quantitative 145+, Writing 3+
The GRE requirements for master's and specialist programs have been waived through Fall 2026.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5), MELAB (minimum 77), Cambridge C1 Advanced Level (minimum 180), Michigan Language Assessment (minimum 55), and Duolingo (minimum 120)
Transcripts Applicants must submit an official transcript from each college and/or university attended.
Admission to graduate study is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department, program, or college determines admissibility to the degree program.
Applicants must upload the following REQUIRED supporting documents to the Admissions Application Portal:
Statement of purpose should describe your purpose for pursuing a degree, qualifications and long-term career goals.
At least two (2) pages for Ph.D. applicants
Letters of recommendation
Three (3) for Ph.D. applicants
One page resume/curriculum vitae
Writing Sample it is acceptable to submit a paper used in another class, or one that was published.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5)
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
Applicants must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions
GRE test scores. Official test results are required from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). These scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the testing agency.
Ph.D. applicant target scores: Verbal 151+, Quantitative 145+, Writing 3+
The GRE requirements for master's and specialist programs have been waived through Fall 2026.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5), MELAB (minimum 77), Cambridge C1 Advanced Level (minimum 180), Michigan Language Assessment (minimum 55), and Duolingo (minimum 120)
Transcripts Applicants must submit an official transcript from each college and/or university attended.
Admission to graduate study is a two-fold evaluation process. The Office of Admissions determines eligibility for admission to the University, and the academic department, program, or college determines admissibility to the degree program.
Applicants must upload the following REQUIRED supporting documents to the Admissions Application Portal:
Statement of purpose should describe your purpose for pursuing a degree, qualifications and long-term career goals.
At least two (2) pages for Ph.D. applicants
Letters of recommendation
Three (3) for Ph.D. applicants
One page resume/curriculum vitae
Writing Sample it is acceptable to submit a paper used in another class, or one that was published.
Language proficiency test (international students only) FSU accepts scores from TOEFL (minimum 80), IELTS (minimum 6.5)
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
Applicants must submit an official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college and/or university attended to the Office of Graduate Admissions
Tuition
USD
19,993