EdD Special Education at George Washington University

Programme overview

The doctoral program in special education utilizes a cross-disciplinary approach to the preparation of special education scholars and leaders. The program is designed to support the development of doctoral students as they acquire knowledge in disability studies, developmental sciences, and special education to meaningfully translate that knowledge to the most pressing issues related to development, learning, school-based practices, and community-based programming for students with disabilities.

Faculty: Graduate School of Education and Human Development | Department: Special Education and Disability Studies | Duration: 15 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

54 credits, including 12 credits in foundation courses; a minimum of 15 credits in research courses, including 3 credits in advanced research; a 3-credit internship; 9 credits in elective courses; a minimum of 15 credits in dissertation courses; and successful completion of a comprehensive examination. 3 credits in Level B research methods coursework selected in consultation with the advisor. 9 credits in interdisciplinary elective courses selected from the following in consultation with the advisor: Successful com

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Application information

Entry requirements

Either the GRE general test (institutional code 5246) or the Miller Analogies Test (institutional code 1047) is optional. Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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