PhD Special Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

The PhD program prepares leaders in the field of special education to bring systemic change to educational and community settings in ways that improve access and equity for children and youth with disabilities and their families. The program prepares graduates to address pressing issues in the field including increasing equity across diverse groups of students, improving post-school outcomes for individuals with disabilities, and enhancing teacher efficacy in special education.

Department: Rehabilitation Psychology Special Education | Duration: 54 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline January 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 54 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include RP & SE 871 Foundations of Special Education; RP & SE 872 Seminar in Special Education Research; RP & SE 710 Multicultural Issues in Special Education; RP & SE 660 Special Topics (Chosen in consultation with faculty advisor); RP & SE 855 Cultural-Historical Activity Theory; RP & SE 875 Mixed Methods Inquiry in Disability, Education and Related Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Admission Requirements. Applicants must have a master's degree in special education, education, curriculum and instruction, teacher preparation, or another related field to be considered for the program. Applicants are expected to meet general requirements for admission to the Graduate School. The admissions committee considers a variety of factors including: academic preparation, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and professional experiences.

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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