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PhD Education: Special Education and Disability Studies at University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno, United States

Programme overview

Study in this area of emphasis on issues of disability as they apply to education and human service agencies. Students may focus broadly across disability areas and age ranges, or they may focus more narrowly. Courses are available in the categorical areas of learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities and severe multiple disabilities, and early childhood special…

Duration: 8 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: April 15 (Fall); October 1 (Spring)  |  Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program requires a minimum of 72 credits beyond the baccalaureate degree, which includes a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation. Of the remaining 72 credits, a maximum of 24 credits (with grades of B or better) may be applied from a master's degree program or previous post-baccalaureate graduate studies program toward the doctoral degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International Studies: TOEFL score of 550 (unless you have a college degree from a U.S. institution) Undergraduate and Graduate GPA 3.00 (university requirements) Complete vita/resume Three letters of recommendation from professionals qualified to judge potential for success in doctoral work

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: April 15 (Fall); October 1 (Spring)

Duration: 8 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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