Gainesville,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Special Education- Early Childhood Studies 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 early childhood studies concentration equips on-campus doctoral students in Special Education and School Psychology programs with specialized knowledge about young children's development and learning, particularly focusing on at-risk children (birth to age five) facing biological, environmental, or established risk factors, along with their families. This interdisciplinary graduate program blends coursework with hands-on research experiences, covering key areas in early childhood studies such as health, mental health, early education, intervention strategies, policy and law, and family/community support systems. Graduate students benefit from collaborating with faculty from diverse academic backgrounds and research specialties.
The Special Education Ph.D. program is a full-time, on-campus curriculum that trains professionals for careers supporting individuals with disabilities in educational environments.
Doctoral candidates have access to numerous academic opportunities, including undergraduate and graduate-level teaching and research. Graduates often secure faculty positions in higher education or leadership roles in school districts, agencies, and academic institutions. Typically, special education Ph.D. students receive full tuition waivers, stipends, and benefits including university-sponsored health insurance. All doctoral candidates must demonstrate proficiency in research analysis and 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
Official test scores: GRE (all PhD applicants) and TOEFL OR IELTS (international applicants), sent directly to the University of Florida (code 5812)
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Admission decisions can be made based off of unofficial transcripts
If admitted, official transcripts must be sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions using one of the verified companies (Parchment, Faster, National Student Clearinghouse, Transcripts Plus, Credential Solutions, or E-script/Scrip-Safe) or the institutions can send electronic transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, speaking to your fitness to complete a rigorous PhD program in Special Education.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae*
Statement of Purpose, including:
Your content area of interest within special education
Past and current professional experiences that have led you to this area of interest and to apply to our PhD program
Skills and/or personal characteristics that will facilitate your success in a rigorous, research intensive PhD program
Academic Writing Sample: This can be a paper you have written for a previous college course or 6-10 scholarly paper on a current education related topic following proper APA guidelines.
Documentation of a minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience suitable for admission into the Special Education program area.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended*
Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Admission decisions can be made based off of unofficial transcripts
If admitted, official transcripts must be sent directly to the UF Office of Admissions using one of the verified companies (Parchment, Faster, National Student Clearinghouse, Transcripts Plus, Credential Solutions, or E-script/Scrip-Safe) or the institutions can send electronic transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, speaking to your fitness to complete a rigorous PhD program in Special Education.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae*
Statement of Purpose, including:
Your content area of interest within special education
Past and current professional experiences that have led you to this area of interest and to apply to our PhD program
Skills and/or personal characteristics that will facilitate your success in a rigorous, research intensive PhD program
Academic Writing Sample: This can be a paper you have written for a previous college course or 6-10 scholarly paper on a current education related topic following proper APA guidelines.
Documentation of a minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience suitable for admission into the Special Education program area.
For applicants from countries where English is not the ofcial language, a minimum score on one of these English Language Skills tests, IELTS - 6.0,TOEFL IBT- 80, PBT- 550.
Tuition
USD
30,134