PhD in Special Education in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma | Norman United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 20,112
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The University of Oklahoma's doctoral program in Special Education equips graduates for roles in academia, teaching, and educational administration. Candidates work closely with faculty advisors to design customized study plans aligned with their career goals. These individualized programs incorporate foundational special education research, elective courses, residency projects, teaching responsibilities, and dissertation work. Students entering with a master's degree generally finish in four years when studying full-time, or five to seven years for part-time enrollment.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Prospective students must have:
At least two years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities
A Masters degree from an acceptable institution of higher education with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Students with less than a 3.0 GPA may be admitted on a conditional basis. Students need to describe the reasons for a lower GPA in their personal statements that accompany their application to the Special Education program.
Completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores no more than five years ago. Students GRE scores are considered in relation to GPA, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and other application materials.

Scoring 6.5 or higher on the IELTS, Scoring 79 or higher on the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)

Tuition USD 20,112

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