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PhD Special Education at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Education offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Special Education jointly with California State University, Los Angeles.

Faculty: School of Education and Information Studies  |  Department: Education  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

A program of study for a Ph.D. student is determined by the student and the faculty adviser and must conform to division and department requirements. A minimum of 18 courses is required as indicated below. At least 10 of the total courses must be in the 200 series. (1) A sequential three-quarter research practicum (Education 299A-299B-299C) designed to provide an overview of research in the field of study. Students complete a research paper by the end of the sequence. (2) Five courses from offerings in the student's selected division.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 1, 2026. GRE:Not required Consult department for additional information. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the departmental application, and a statement of purpose. The goals of the joint program offered by UCLA and California State University, Los Angeles are (1) the stimulation and preparation of research workers of high competence in the various fields of special education; and (2) improved preparation of personnel for research and in policy formation in the public schools of California.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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