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PhD Special Education at University of Utah

University of Utah, United States

Programme overview

The undergraduate Special Education teacher education program provides professional training for those who wish to be educators for young children and students with disabilities. Students graduate with the critical thinking skills, pedagogical knowledge, and human understanding you need to be an effective educator to those with unique education needs.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Duration: 75 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 75 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application Professional Resume Academic Writing Sample Three letters of recommendations Cover letter of intent to pursue doctoral study in SP ED Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts: Undergraduate GPA: 3.00 or above is required. Graduate GPA: 3.00 or above is required; 3.50 or above is recommended. A master’s degree and a minimum of 2-3 years of certified classroom teaching or comparable applied experience with individual with disabilities is required for admission to the Ph.D. program.

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utah.edu/admissions/

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