PhD Special Education at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD builds advanced foundational knowledge in special education while allowing a research programme aligned with each student's focus in collaboration with an advisor. It meets Council for Exceptional Children and NCATE criteria.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Special Education | Intake: Fall only (priority deadline December 1; final January 2) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Development of breadth and depth in an area of study, a comprehensive exam marking the start of doctoral candidacy, and a doctoral research programme leading to the dissertation.

Career pathways

Research careers in special education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree in special education or a related area with prerequisite competencies in foundations of special education, assessment, curriculum and instruction in special education, and child development; teaching/administrative license and three years' experience preferred. Online application, 2 letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts; GRE and TOEFL (international) optional. Faculty interview late February/early March. Deadlines: priority December 1, final January 2.

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.

Intake: Fall only (priority deadline December 1; final January 2)

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