Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Teaching and Learning - Special Education in Miami United States | University of Miami
University of Miami
|
Miami United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
41,580
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our doctoral program emphasizes diversity, equity, and cross-disciplinary approaches, enabling students to conduct research across various domains. These include teaching strategies for students with disabilities, technological innovations, bilingual/multilingual education, literacy development, educator training, family involvement, community-based learning, and STEM education. Faculty members demonstrate their dedication to enhancing educational outcomes and fairness through scholarly work, professional training, and partnerships with local organizations.
The Special Education specialization within our Department examines how disability intersects with race, ethnicity, economic background, and other social factors that shape student identities. Faculty research addresses multiple critical areas, such as academic support for reading/math difficulties, disparities in special education referrals, post-school transition planning, teacher education, school-family partnerships, and early childhood language development in inclusive settings.
We strive to equip graduates for education-focused careers grounded in research evidence. Potential career paths include university faculty roles, administrative positions in school systems, and developing cutting-edge educational programs. Students are encouraged to master diverse research methodologies while working alongside faculty from related fields and engaging with community practitioners and organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The following factors are considered when selecting doctoral students for admission:
At a minimum, completion of a bachelor's degree with an outstanding record from an accredited institution.
Acceptable and recent (within 5 years) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. The target minimum is a score of 1100 combined on verbal and quantitative (or 302 on new GRE scoring system) and at least a 4.0 on writing.
International applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Graduate Record Examination. TOEFL scores are valid for two years after test date.
Professional experience relevant to degree program.
Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Graduate grade point average of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale).
Three letters of recommendation. At least two of the three letters of recommendation should include specific evaluation of the candidate's potential to engage in scholarly research required for this program.
The written statement of intent (in the UM online application) should describe how the candidate's specific interests and obtaining a Ph.D. in this area of study fits into his/her career goals.
Available student space in the program and someone willing to advise the student. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty in the Special Education area to inquire about the match between the applicant's interests and the faculty's areas of scholarly research.
Paper Based TOEFL (PBT): 550, Internet Based TOEFL (IBT): 80, IELTS (Academic): 6.5.
At a minimum, completion of a bachelor's degree with an outstanding record from an accredited institution.
Acceptable and recent (within 5 years) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. The target minimum is a score of 1100 combined on verbal and quantitative (or 302 on new GRE scoring system) and at least a 4.0 on writing.
International applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Graduate Record Examination. TOEFL scores are valid for two years after test date.
Professional experience relevant to degree program.
Undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale).
Graduate grade point average of at least 3.5 (4.0 scale).
Three letters of recommendation. At least two of the three letters of recommendation should include specific evaluation of the candidate's potential to engage in scholarly research required for this program.
The written statement of intent (in the UM online application) should describe how the candidate's specific interests and obtaining a Ph.D. in this area of study fits into his/her career goals.
Available student space in the program and someone willing to advise the student. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty in the Special Education area to inquire about the match between the applicant's interests and the faculty's areas of scholarly research.
Paper Based TOEFL (PBT): 550, Internet Based TOEFL (IBT): 80, IELTS (Academic): 6.5.
Tuition
USD
41,580