Special Education - Ph.D.
Shape the future of special education!
This program focuses on outcomes that will prepare graduates in the areas of research, program development, leadership, and evaluation, and teacher preparation.
Graduates are prepared for roles as faculty and researchers in university programs and specialists and consultants in direct-service agencies.
Learning Model
Online, with hybrid internships for some programs
Credit Hours
90 credits
Students typically transfer 30 hours from a qualifying Master’s program.
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Program
The Ph.D. program in Special Education prepares leadership personnel to shape the future of special education. The program focuses on the areas of research, program development and evaluation, leadership, and administration. Applicants select from a variety of disability categories to focus their doctoral studies while working collaboratively with students in all other disability categories. One-to-one mentoring with faculty in the Special Education Ph.D. core courses encourages students to conceptualize their line of research while creating specific components for use in their dissertation study.
Key Courses
EDSP 6301: Writing Grant Proposals in Special Education
Strategies and procedures specific to the field of special education for identifying sources of external funding and applying for externally funded grants.
EDSP 6302: Program Evaluation in Special Education
Prepares doctoral students to develop, implement, and evaluate education and rehabilitation programs for individuals with disabilities.
EDSP 6303: Contemporary Issues in Special Education
Prepares students to use a variety of research strategies to identify, understand, articulate, and manage contemporary issues for individuals with disabilities. May be repeated once for credit.
EDSP 6304: Preparing Leadership Personnel for Special Populations
Prepares doctoral-level students to develop a leadership and managerial style and to address effectively the role of the professor in an academic setting.
EDSP 6341: Legal Issues with Special Populations
Prepares educational leaders for legislative and litigating aspects of working with special populations.
Why earn a Ph.D. in Special Education?
Collaborative
Prepares professionals to communicate effectively and consult with colleagues across the disability categories.
Professional
Focuses on research-based theories and practices in special education to enable graduates to effectively lead in academic, administrative, and clinical settings.
Expertise
Emphasizes applying knowledge and skills in the areas of grant writing, program evaluation, research, dissemination, and administrative venues.
More info about this program
- Learn the fundamentals of Special Education leadership while honing practical skills in research to enhance the dissertation experience.
- Prepare for future leadership in the field of Special Education with a sound theoretical and practical foundation.
- Refine skills in the disability area of interest while increasing knowledge of all identified categories.
- Work with faculty and cohorts to establish as a Red Raider a long-term network of colleagues and enrich professional connections.
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College of Education
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