Charlotte,
NC,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Special Education in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
|
Charlotte United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,645
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Special Education Ph.D. program equips educators to become pioneers, instructors, mentors, and scholars dedicated to improving outcomes for exceptional learners and their families. This curriculum establishes a robust research base essential for the dynamic special education landscape. Graduates pursue careers as university professors, research specialists, and leaders in special education administration.
At UNC Charlotte, our doctoral initiative develops special education professionals as creative thinkers, educators, guiding figures, and investigators committed to bettering the lives of exceptional students and their support networks. The program delivers the comprehensive research training required in this evolving discipline, with alumni securing positions as academic faculty, research experts, and administrative leaders in special education.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Two official transcripts of all academic work attempted since high school indicating a GPA of 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) in a graduate degree program.
The GRE/MAT is no longer required for admission to the PhD Program.
At least three references of someone who knows the applicant's current work and/or academic achievements in previous degree work.
A two-page essay describing prior experiences with individuals with exceptionalities and objectives for pursuing doctoral studies.
A current resume or vita.
A professional writing sample (e.g., published article, manuscript submitted for publication, term paper submitted in prior coursework, abstract of thesis, teaching manual).
Documentation of teaching and other field experience (e.g., letter of recommendation from supervisor, or teacher evaluations).
International students must submit official test scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 on the written test or 220 on the computer-based test or a score of at least 85% on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). All tests must have been taken within the past two years.
The GRE/MAT is no longer required for admission to the PhD Program.
At least three references of someone who knows the applicant's current work and/or academic achievements in previous degree work.
A two-page essay describing prior experiences with individuals with exceptionalities and objectives for pursuing doctoral studies.
A current resume or vita.
A professional writing sample (e.g., published article, manuscript submitted for publication, term paper submitted in prior coursework, abstract of thesis, teaching manual).
Documentation of teaching and other field experience (e.g., letter of recommendation from supervisor, or teacher evaluations).
International students must submit official test scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550 on the written test or 220 on the computer-based test or a score of at least 85% on the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). All tests must have been taken within the past two years.
Tuition
USD
19,645