Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Education - Exceptional Education in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Exceptional Education specialization within the Education PhD program equips doctoral candidates to become skilled leaders in special education through teaching, research, and community engagement.
This rigorous academic track emphasizes building expertise in conducting studies, applying evidence-based methods, and assessing innovative initiatives for students with special needs.
To complete the Exceptional Education PhD track, students must earn at least 60 credits post-master's degree, including 24 core course credits, 15 specialization credits, 6 internship credits, and 15 dissertation credits. Additionally, all candidates must pass the qualifying examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A master’s degree in a closely related field.
Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
Three letters of recommendation.
Goal statement.
Resumé
A timed writing sample produced during the interview.
Group interview with faculty. Current doctoral students may also interview applicants.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508