PhD Special Education at University of Alabama

Entry requirements

Doctoral students are admitted throughout the year, to start in the Fall, Spring, or Summer. Applicants can begin the process at any time. Funding opportunities are available upon admission by application. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission, an application must include the following: A recent (within the last five years) GRE score of 300 (verbal + quantitative) or higher. A master’s degree in special education (or a related area) that has been awarded prior to initial enrollment in our PhD program. Three years of appropriate experience (defined as three years of work in agencies serving children and youth, one year of which must have been spent in direct, full-time interaction with exceptional children). A demonstrated commitment to a scholarly career in special education. A successful interview with faculty members. Other application requirements include the following: Three letters of professional and academic ref