College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Special Education in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
|
College Park United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Department of Special Education (EDSP) provides a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program aimed at equipping students to perform research, share findings, and train future special education instructors. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top-tier program for educator development, EDSP's PhD curriculum readies graduates for academic roles at research institutions or leadership positions within educational systems, policy groups, or federal agencies. This program focuses on: Developing expert researchers and scholars in special education Training skilled teacher educators who can prepare future special education professionals Cultivating leaders, advocates, and policy makers who will positively influence the education and well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission to the Ph.D. program requires:
Master’s degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.5 or better;
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better;
A score on the Graduate Record Exam placing the student at or above the 50th percentile on verbal, quantitative, and analytic subtests;
Two years of research or work experience with exceptional populations;
A TOEFL score of 100 is required for international students who are not native speakers of English.
IELTS Requirements
Overall - 7 (Listening - 7, Reading - 7, Writing - 7, Speaking - 6.5)
PTE Requirements
Total - 68
Writing - 68
Tuition
USD
32,490