PhD in Special Education and Teaching

This doctorate develops researchers, teachers and advocates who want to widen opportunities for people with disabilities. Graduates may work in universities, conduct research or lead new practices in schools and communities. The degree plan was recently reworked into a shorter total of seventy-five credit hours without lowering rigor. Delivery is entirely online, mixing live and self-paced sessions, which lets students keep up with jobs and family life. Nationally known faculty guide students as they shape personal research agendas in policy and practice. The program follows the aims of its college, which stresses leadership and advocacy for equitable, high-quality schooling for every student. A published plan shows the sequence of courses, which helps students map their progress toward the degree and prepare for the research expected of them.