Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Special Education in Gainesville United States | University of Florida
University of Florida
|
Gainesville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,134
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Special Education Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is an intensive, campus-based initiative that trains professionals for careers supporting individuals with disabilities within educational environments.
Doctoral candidates have access to numerous academic pursuits, such as conducting research and instructing at various academic levels. Graduates often secure faculty positions in higher education or assume leadership roles within school systems, agencies, and other educational organizations. Typically, admitted students benefit from full tuition waivers, stipends, and comprehensive benefits including university-provided health coverage. All doctoral candidates must develop proficiency in research analysis and demonstrate the ability to independently design and execute special education research projects.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students must have a recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution. For applicants with a bachelor’s degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours and Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores that are acceptable to the applicant’s intended academic unit or, for select programs, at least 465 on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
For applicants from countries (including Puerto Rico) where English is not the official language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 550 paper, or 80 Internet; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77, or documented successful completion of the University of Florida English Language Institute program.
Tuition
USD
30,134